Scarce Dover (Kent) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Bust of William Pitt, the then Prime Minister, to right: "THE R. HON. W. PITT. LORD WARDEN CINQUE PORTS:". Reverse: Arms consisting of a halved shield on which there is firstly, a mounted rider passing the portcullis of a castle and a man kneeling with outstretched arms in supplication. Facing is a single-masted sailing ship, it’s sails furled with pennant and flag flying: "CINQUE PORTS TOKEN PAYABLE AT DOVER 1794". Edge inscription: "PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR LIVERPOOL". William Pitt was appointed Constable of Dover and Warden of the Cinque Ports by Patent on 18th August 1792. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as "SCARCE". Nice collectable condition with much original lustre remaining, see photograph. D&H Kent No: 16a. Diameter 29.2mm. EF-. £55.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |