Allen’s boot & shoemaker London (Middlesex) copper halfpenny token dated 1795. Obverse: The arms of William Allen’s family including six martlets and surmounted by another with legend: “WILLIAM ALLEN LONDON * 1795 *”. Reverse: Shield of arms of the Cordwainer’s or Shoemaker’s Company including three goat’s heads and surmounted by another with legend: “PROMISSORY HALFPENNY”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN CHANDOS STREET CONVENT GARDEN”. William Allen appears to have been a boot and shoemaker with a business at 36 Chandos Street, London. Nice collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 246. Diameter 28.0mm. VF. £35.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |