Obv: View of gate, ALDERSGATE AS REBUILT 1616. (around), TAKEN DOWN 1766 in exergue. Rev: Figure of Justice standing, BRITISH . PENNY . TOKEN around, 1797 below (on raised rim). Edge: Plain.
Extremely Fine. Tiny rim cut on obverse. Scarce. Penny.
This ancient gate of London was probably named thus because of a stand of alder trees that stood nearby at one time. Note the equestrian figure of James I above the archway.