Petersfield (Hampshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1793. Obverse: Mounted dragoon presenting sword, on horse trotting to left: “PETERSFIELD”. Reverse: A stork on a tuft of marshy ground: “PROMISSORY HALFPENNY. 1793”. Edge inscription: “EAMES . HOLLAND & ANDREWS PETERSFIELD – X -”. This token served three tradesmen in Petersfield. As late as 1860 there was a Henry Eames, watchmaker, in the town, however, of the other two there appears no trace. Nice collectable condition, lightly lacquered in the past, see photograph. D&H Hampshire No: 48. Diameter 29mm. EF-. £45.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |