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Political and Social Series London (Middlesex) copper halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Two barristers standing holding a banner inscribed: “BILL OF RIGHTS” beneath another banner inscribed: “MAGNA CHARTA” with legend: “ERSKINE AND GIBBS AND TRIAL BY JURY”. Reverse: Legend on nine lines: “T. HARDY. I. H. TOOKE. T. HOLCROFT. I. A. BONNEY. J. JOYCE. S. KID. J. THELWALL. I. RICHTER. I. BAXTER. 1794.”. Diagonally milled edge. These gentlemen were radicals advocating personal liberty and were acquitted of high treason in the sedition trials of that year. The token was issued to make a political point on their behalf. Nice collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 1012. Diameter 27.9mm. EF. £55.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |