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Rare William Bentley's Dublin (Co. Dublin) copper penny token dated 1804. Obverse: Seated Hibernia holding Irish harp with legend: "PAYABLE AT THE PAWNBROKERS OFFICE BISHOP ST.". Reverse: Initials in script across centre with legend: "LICENCED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT PENNY TOKEN WFB & Co 1804". Plain edge. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as "R - RARE". William Frederick Bentley was a pawnbroker with a business on Bishop Street, Dublin. Nice collectable condition with rich colour but light obverse scratches, see photograph. D&H Dublin No: 4. Diameter 34.2mm. VF. £60.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |