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Rare Political and Social Series London (Middlesex) copper halfpenny token dated 1796. Obverse: Stag walking to left with legend: “FREEDOM WITH INNOCENCE”. Reverse: Detailed view of a plough with legend: “INDUSTRY SUPPLIETH WANT 1796”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN LONDON .+.+.+.+.+.+.”. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as: "R - RARE". It is thought that these were possibly struck for the use of the “Buck Society” in London. Nice collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Middlesex No: 1041b. Diameter 28.9mm. VF+. £40.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |