Scarce Sharp's Portsmouth (Hampshire) copper halfpenny token. Obverse: The naval hero, Sir John Jervis, whilst seated on a rock, being crowned by Neptune with seahorses behind. Reverse: Legend on seven lines: “SR. JOHN JERVIS WITH 15 SAIL PURSUED & DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET OF 27 SAIL OF THE LINE FEBRUARY 14th 1797”. Edge inscription: “PORTSMOUTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT THOS SHARPS .X.”. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as “SCARCE”. Thomas Sharp was a mercer with a business in Portsmouth. Reasonable collectable condition with usual die flaw developing on obverse, see photograph. D&H Hampshire No: 64. Diameter 29.5mm. VF-. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |