Thomas Erskine's Rights of Man London Halfpenny
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Thomas Erskine's Political and Social Series London (Middlesex) copper halfpenny token undated. Obverse: Bust of Erskine to left with legend: “HON. T. ERSKINE”. Reverse: Legend on four lines: “A FRIEND TO FREEDOM & RIGHTS OF MAN.”. Plain edge. Erskine was the council for the successful defence of John Horne Tooke, Hardy etc in the sedition trials of 1794, having been charged with high treason. Nice collectable condition with slightly weak centres as usual for type, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 1010. Diameter 28.4mm. VF. £30.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |