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Rare Franklin's Press London (Middlesex) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Printing Press with legend: “SIC ORITUR DOCTRINA SURGETQUE LIBERTAS * 1794” (Thus by the Printing Press a philosophy originates and Liberty will burst forth). Reverse: Legend on five lines: “PAYABLE AT THE FRANKLIN PRESS LONDON”. Plain edge. Listed in Bell's “Specious Tokens and those struck for General Circulation” as “RARE”. Benjamin Franklin worked as a printer in London however this was issued long afterwards, possibly by sympathisers with the American cause. Ex-Neil Beaton Collection. Reasonable collectable condition with a few scratches and edge bruises, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 307a. Diameter 28mm. F+. £195.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |