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Samuel Kingdon’s Exeter (Devonshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1792. Obverse: 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: “SUCCESS TO THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY.”. Reverse: Exeter coat of arms: “EXETER HALFPENNY 1792”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF SAMUEL KINGDON . X .”. Good collectable condition, discoloured, peeling lacquer removed with acetone leaving reflective surfaces not picked up in photograph. D&H Devonshire No: 2. Diameter 29.7mm. EF. £30.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |