Eames, Holland and Andrew's Petersfield (Hampshire) copper halfpenny token dated 1793. Obverse: Mounted dragoon presenting sword, on horse trotting to left with legend: “PETERSFIELD”. Reverse: A stork on a tuft of marshy ground with legend: “PROMISSORY HALFPENNY. 1793”. Edge inscription: “EAMES . HOLLAND & ANDREWS PETERSFIELD – X -”. This token served three tradesmen in Petersfield. As late as 1860 there was a Henry Eames, watchmaker, in the town, however, of the other two there appears no trace. Reasonable collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Hampshire No: 48. Diameter 28.7mm. VF-. £20.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |