Scarce Rochdale (Lancashire) copper Conder mule halfpenny token dated 1792. Obverse: The Arms of the Clothworkers' Company with a ram crest and legend: “ROCHDALE HALFPENNY 1792”. Reverse: Bees swarming around a bee hive with legend: “INDUSTRE HAS IT'S SURE REWARD.”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN LONDON” with the remainder engrailed. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as “SCARCE”. Nice collectable condition with a little spotting, see photograph. D&H Lancashire No: 148. Diameter 29.2mm. EF. £45.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |