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1/2 Penny Glamorganshire – Swansea / J. Voss
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1796 |
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| Reference(s) | DH#4 |
| Obverse description | Central view of Swansea Castle, prominently featuring its square tower surmounted by a weather-vane and a dressed-stone arcaded parapet. The castle is rendered in fine detail in the field. The legend SWANSEA HALFPENNY arcs above the central device, with the date 1796 placed below. The entire design is enclosed within a toothed (dentilated) border. |
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| Reverse description | A large key, suspended vertically by a knotted ribbon tied in a decorative bow, with a chatelaine fitting visible to the left. The key dominates the field as an emblem of John Voss's trade. The peripheral legend JOHN VOSS DRAPER &c. encircles the device, referencing the issuer's name and occupation. The design is enclosed within a toothed (dentilated) border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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