1/2 Penny Kent - Canterbury / E. Pillow

€430,152.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeEmergency merchant token
CompositionCopper
Weight9.34 g
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain with incuse lettering.
Lettering: PAYABLE AT CANTERBURY + + + + Lettering: PAYABLE AT CANTERBURY + + + + There are two similar strikes with slight die variations as follows: * DH#9 - similar obverse but with no stop after legend; * DH#10  - si
Period
Reference(s) DH#8
Obverse descriptionA very detailed side view of Canterbury Cathedral, legend above, cypher in exergue, toothed border.
Obverse letteringCANTERBURY TOKEN EP
(Translation: Edward Pillow)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms of the City of Canterbury, legend around, date below, toothed border.
Reverse letteringOUR KING AND COUNTRY LAWS AND TRADE 1795
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#8 - PAYABLE AT CANTERBURY + + + + -
1795  - DH#8a - Plain edge (not in collar) -
Catalog ID3759460370
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