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Farthing - Kent Hythe / J. Bassett
Issuer | England |
Year | 1670 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1⁄48 Shilling = 1⁄960 Pound |
Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 2 g |
Dimensions | 18.6 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | 1674 |
Reference(s) | B-W#357 |
Obverse description | Central merchant`s initial over date within inner beaded circle, legend around. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | IOn · BASSETT · HIS · HALF · PENNY
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♦ B ♦
I ♦ T
1670 |
Reverse description | Central shield of Grocers` Arms within inner beaded circle, legend around. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | IN ·
HYTH · IN · KENT · |
Edge | Plain |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1670 - -
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Catalog ID | 1857145100 |
Comments | |