Lackington’s Booksellers London (Middlesex) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: A three-quarter bust to left: “J. LACKINGTON 1794”, quatrefoil at end of legend. Reverse: A figure of Fame blowing a trumpet surrounded by text: “HALFPENNY OF LACKINGTON ALLEN & CO * CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES */*/*”. James Lackington was a bookseller with a large business at his premises known as “The Temple of the Muses”, No 32 Finsbury Place South, Finsbury Square, London. Reasonable collectable condition, struck from rusty dies, with much original lustre remaining, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 354. Diameter 28.5mm. VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |