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Prentice's Bungay (Suffolk) copper halfpenny token dated 1795. Obverse: Hand holding a scroll on which is written on five lines: “We promife to pay the Bearer on DEMAND one HALFPENNY BUNGAY 1795.”. Reverse: Figure of Justice holding sword and scales, standing on pedestal with legend: “FOR THE USE OF TRADE”. Edge inscription: “S. PRENTICE S. DELF M. ABEL”. This was issued by three freeholder traders in Bungay namely; Samuel Prentice, a grocer and chandler; Samuel Delf, a whitesmith and brazier; Matthias Abel, Snr., a grocer and draper. Nice collectable condition with much original lustre remaining, see photograph. D&H Suffolk No: 21. Diameter 28.8mm. EF-. £45.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |