1/2 Penny Lancashire - Manchester / I. Fielding

€54,007.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1793
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.92 g
Dimensions28.80 mm
Thickness1.40 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#131
Obverse descriptionThe Grocers` Arms, legend around, date in exergue  NOTE: Date closer together, tip of right Griffin`s wings to second limb of A and tufts at end of Griffins` tails formed of two lines
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMANCHESTER PROMISSORY HALFPENNY 1793
Reverse descriptionEast India Company`s bale mark  NOTE: The tail of the & turns down and the centre point of shield nearly touches the second limb of V
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPAYABLE AT INC. FIELDING GROCER AND TEA DEALER
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1793  - -
Catalog ID7314431120
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