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Copper penny token dated 1792. Obverse: Native head with crown and three ostrich plumes: “I SERVE”. Reverse: Two seahorses pulling a robed and crowned George III seated in a sea chariot with paddle wheels: “BARBADOES PENNY 1792”. These “Neptune” coins were issued by Sir Phillip Gibbs, a local plantation owner. Mintage only 39,000. Lovely collectible collectable condition, see photograph. K&M Barbados No: Tn. 10. Diameter 31mm.V -. £125.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. |