Kendal R&D Justice Halfpenny 1794

Kendal (Westmoreland – now Cumbria) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Cypher of “R&D” crested by a lion with legend: “KENDAL”. Reverse: Justice blindfolded standing holding scales and a sword with legend: “FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL”. Only seven token types were issued for Westmoreland, all for Kendal. Nice collectable condition with subdued original lustre remaining, see photograph.

D&H Westmoreland No: 4a. Diameter 29mm. EF-. £45.00

e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order.