Richard Long's Library Man-of-War Deal Halfpenny 1794
Richard Long’s Deal (Kent) copper halfpenny token dated 1794 Obverse: Man-of-war with open gun ports, in full sail to right with legend: “THE GUARD & GLORY OF G’ BRITAIN”. Reverse: Arms of the Borough of Sandwich within whose area Deal is situated, three half lions, half ship hulks in shield above crossed oak branches with legend: “DEAL HALFPENNY TOKEN 1794”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE AT RICHARD LONG’S LIBRARY .X.”. Richard Long was a bookseller in Deal and also kept a library which was opened about the time the token was issued. Nice collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Kent No: 11. Diameter 29.5mm. VF+. £50.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |