Sheward's William Shakespeare London (Middlesex)
copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1792. Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare
to left with legend: “LONDON & MIDDLESEX”. Reverse: Plenty seated on
bale holding cornucopia with ship in background and legend: “HALFPENNY
1792”. Straight milled edge. Pye states that this was issued by W.
Sheward however no other information is known of him. Nice
collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 928. Diameter 30.3mm. VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |