1/2 Ackey - George III

Issuer	Company of Merchants Trading to Africa
Year	1796
Type	Emergency coin
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Obverse script	Latin (cursive)
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Reverse description	The heraldic shield of the Company of Merchants Trading to Africa occupies the central field, divided into two quarters: the upper quarter depicts an elephant passant amid stars, and the lower quarter features a three-masted sailing ship under full sail flying the British ensign. The shield is flanked by decorative floral sprigs and surmounted by a crest consisting of a tower topped by an elephant. A circular legend surrounding the design reads 'FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIMENT .1750.' with a pellet stop at the base.
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Reverse lettering	FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIMENT .1750.
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