Handel's London (Middlesex) copper halfpenny token dated 1791. Obverse: Profile to the left of the famous composer Handel: “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH”, “G. F. HANDEL”. Reverse: Legend and date on four lines in centre and also around circumference: “BENEVOLENT CHORAL FUND INSTITUTED 1791”, “FOR ITS DECAY’D MEMBERS WIDOWS AND ORPHANS”. Plain edge. An interesting coin in nice collectable condition, weak strike in centre of reverse common to type, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 1022. Diameter 27.8mm. VF. £40.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |