Shrewsbury (Shropshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1793. Obverse: The Arms of the Borough of Shrewsbury consisting of three leopard’s faces on a shield with legend: “SHREWSBURY HALFPENNY 1793”. Reverse: Three-quarter standing figure of Bishop Blaize (patron saint of woolcombers) holding a book in his right hand and a wool comb in his left with legend: “SUCCESS TO THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY.”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL”. Good collectable condition with usual die flaw on reverse, see photograph. D&H Shropshire No: 23. Diameter 29mm. F+. £25.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. |