1/2 Penny Suffolk – Sudbury / Goldsmiths

€53,097.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1793
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight11.43 g
Dimensions29.15 mm
Thickness2.15 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#38
Obverse descriptionCrested shield of arms of Sudbury, legend around  NOTE: the head almost touches the F and S in legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH
Reverse descriptionPlain design with horizontal legend and date across 3 lines  NOTE: the 1 in the date comes under the B in `PUBLICO`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRO BONO PUBLICO 1 7 9 3 .
(Translation: For the good of the people)
EdgeEdge lettering
Mint
Mintage1793  - DH#38 - PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY. X X X . -
1793  - DH#38a - PAY ABLE AT GOLDSMITHS. The remainder engrailed -
1793  - DH#38b - ON DEMAND WE PROMISE TO PAY. -
1793  - DH#38c - Plain (not in collar) -
Catalog ID9924694950
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