1 Farthing Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.57 g
Dimensions23.7 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#10, Atkins#11, Batty#64
Obverse descriptionFemale figure of Hope standing facing, head half right, leaning (right arm) on an anchor and holding (left arm) a large oval shield on which is inscribed on lined field. Rosette and ornament in exergue, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJAs. BAYLY DRAPER POOLE
Reverse descriptionShield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate dolphin beneath three scallop shells. Legend around, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF POOLE * 1795 *
EdgeDiagonally milled ////
Mint
Mintage1795  - -
Catalog ID3395073010
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