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Brighton Army Camp (Sussex) halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Bust of the Prince of Wales facing right with legend: “GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES.”. Reverse: The Price of Wales’ crest of three plumes with his motto “ICH DIEN” on banner and legend: “HALFPENNY 1794”. Edge inscription: “BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY MDCCXCIV X.X.”. During the war with France there was established a military camp at Brighton for which this coin was issued. Nice collectable condition for type, see photograph. D&H Sussex No: 2. Diameter 29.7mm. VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |