Æ Halfpenny. 1665. 21.8mm.  * EVSTACE* HOOKER  around HIS HALF PENY in three lines in centre. R. * OF* KIRTON *** around, in centre 1665, *** above and below.  BW Lincolnshire 135;  Norweb 2950  Fair-F*
*US customers please note that this is strict British grading.

An interesting piece.  Eustace Hooker must have been in a profitable line of business, for his tokens are fairly common and this one is overstruck on another token dated 1666 ! Try as we can we have not been able to identify the undertype.

British Tokens - 17th Century -  Kirton  -  Halfpenny 1665  Eustace Hooker -