Scarce Edward Stephens' Dublin (Dublin) copper penny token dated 1818. Obverse: Bust of George IV as Prince Regent to left with legend: “LUKE XX: CHAP. XXV. VER. E. STEPHENS.”. Reverse: Crowned Irish harp in centre with legend: “IRELAND 1818”. Centre grained edge (\\\\\). Listed in Paul & Bente Withers' “British Copper Tokens 1811-1820” as “SCARCE”. Edward Stephens owned the large Merchant Stores at 35 James's Street, Dublin. Good collectable condition, see photograph. Withers No: 1845, Davis Dublin No: 48. Diameter 34mm. (↑↓) F-. £20.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |