Philip Deck’s Bury (Suffolk) copper penny token dated 1794. Obverse: Bust to left in cocked hat and epaulettes with legend: “CHARLES MARQUIS CORNWALLIS”. Reverse: Winged figure of Fame blowing trumpet, standing between weapons of war with legend: “HIS FAME RESOUNDS FROM EAST TO WEST”. Edge inscription: “VALUE ONE PENNY AT P. DECKS POST OFFICE BURY 1794”. Philip Deck was a freeholder and bookseller with premises in Crown Street, and also the Postmaster of Bury. Nice collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Suffolk No: 4. Diameter 32.8mm. EF-. £110.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |