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John Stride's Emsworth (Hampshire) copper halfpenny token dated 1795. Obverse: Bust of Earl Howe facing left with legend: “EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE”. Reverse: Britannia seated with legend: “RULE BRITANNIA 1795”. Edge inscription: “EMSWORTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE”. John Stride was a grocer and tea dealer with a business in Emsworth. Good collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Hampshire No: 23. Diameter 28.7mm. VF. £30.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |