| Rare William Williams’ London (Middlesex)
copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1795. Obverse: The arms of the City
of London: “FEAR GOD AND HONOUR THE KING 1795”. Reverse: A portcullis
surmounted by the Prince of Wales’ crest: “W. WILLIAMS LONDON”, “RENDER
TO CAESAR THE THINGS THAT ARE CAESAR’S”. Plain edge. Listed in Dalton &
Hamer as “R - RARE”. Issued by William Williams who was
originally a grinder and latterly a button manufacturer with a business
at 103 St. Martin’s Lane, Charing Cross, London. It is thought he was
Welsh by the inclusion of the Prince of Wales’ crest. Reasonable collectable
condition, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 916. Diameter 28.6mm. VF. £35.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |