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1/2 Penny Essex - Colchester / Castle
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1794 |
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| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter perspective view of the gateway and flanking tower of Colchester Castle, rendered in fine detail with trees flanking the structure on either side. The date 1794 appears in the exergue below the architectural motif. The design is contained within a beaded border, with no legend present in the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of a large bay-weaving loom rendered in precise mechanical detail, occupying the majority of the field. A continuous legend encircles the central device, referencing the local textile trade for which Colchester was historically renowned. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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