1/2 Penny Gloucestershire - Newent / J. Morse

€179,207.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1796
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight11.74 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#65, Atkins#44
Obverse descriptionCrab Apple tree with shield at its base, legend above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringINDUSTRY LEADS TO HONOUR
Reverse descriptionLegend around inwards spiral, date at centre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSEVERAL THOUSAND YOUNG HEALTHY & FINE CRAB APPLE & PEAR STOCKS RAISED FROM THE KERNEL TO BE SOLD BY J. MORSE NEWENT GLOCESTERSHIRE 1796.
EdgeEngrailed with legend
Mint
Mintage1796  - DH#65 - PAYABLE AT NEWENT -
1796  - DH#65a - plain edge on thin flan -
Catalog ID7307071300
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