Shipden's Hythe (Kent) copper halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: An early medieval single-masted English round ship at sea. There are two men on deck, one blowing a horn, and two others kneeling on the yard arm at either side of the mast. Seven fish can be seen swimming in the water and legend: "PAYABLE AT HYTH". Reverse: Shield of Arms of the Corporation Seal of Hythe mounted by a knotted ribbon with legend: "CINQUE PORT HALFPENNY 1794". Edge inscription: "AT RICHARD SHIPDEN’S .X.X.X.X.X.X.X.X.X.X.". Richard Shipden cannot be traced however there was a Richard Shipden who was a freeholder and member of the Town Council at the time the token was issued, therefore the misspelling may be the manufacturer, Lutwyche’s, error. Good collectable condition, see photograph.

D&H Kent No: 31. Diameter 28.8mm. VF+. £40.00

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