Female 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 script
Latin
Obverse lettering
JAs.
BAYLY
DRAPER
POOLE
Reverse description
Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF POOLE
* 1795 *
Edge
Incuse legend
Mint
Mintage
1795 - DH#6 - I . PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND ONE HALFPENNY . + . - 1795 - DH#6a - milled edge - 1795 - DH#6b - PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING - 1795 - DH#6c - plain edge -