Rare Sir Bevois Sailing Ship Stockton Halfpenny 1794

 

Rare Stockton (County Durham) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Helmeted profile of Sir Bevois facing left with legend: “PROMISSORY HALFPENNY.”. Reverse: Three masted collier ship in full sail to right with date “1794” in exergue and legend: “PRO BONO PUBLICO”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE AT S. SALMONS I. COURTNEY & E FROST PORTSEA”. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as “R – RARE”. Good collectable condition for type with slight dishing of flan and a few spots, see photograph.

D&H Durham No: 9b. Diameter 28.9mm. F+. £20.00

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