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Ramsey (Isle of Man) copper halfpenny token dated 1811. Obverse: Triskeles: “QVOCVNQVE GECERIS STABIT” (which ever way you throw it, it will stand). Reverse: Value in centre and legend around periphery: “PRO BONO PUBLICO HALF PENNY TOKEN 1811”. Plain edge. Struck in by Sir Edward Thomason in Birmingham for William Callister, a timber importer of Ramsey. Good collectable condition, see photograph. Withers No: 2100, Davis Isle of Man No: 25. Diameter 28mm. (↑↑ 170°) F. £10.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |