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6 Pence Hampshire - To Facilitate Trade
| Issuer | Hampshire County (Private Token Issue) |
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| Year | 1811 |
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| Reference(s) | Dalton#7, Davis#6 |
| Obverse description | At center, the arms of Hampshire displayed on a shield surmounted by a royal crown, consisting of a crowned rose device. The shield is encircled by a beaded inner border, with the circular legend HAMPSHIRE SILVER TOKEN separated by floral ornaments. The date 1811 appears in the lower exergual area. The entire design is contained within a toothed outer border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A broadside view of a sailing sloop depicted under full sail occupies the central field, rendered in fine engraved detail with rigging and hull visible. The circular legend VALUE SIXPENCE TO FACILITATE TRADE surrounds the central device, separated at intervals by decorative floral ornaments. A toothed border frames the entire composition. |
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