Rare Skidmore’s Brighton (Sussex) copper halfpenny token dated 1795. Obverse: An officer brandishing a sword. Behind him are lines of tents and flags with legend above: "BRIGHTON". Reverse: Sailing ships and a barge above military trophies with date in exergue "1795".Plain edge. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as: "R - RARE". Detailed token in good collectable condition with usual die flaw developing on obverse, see photograph. D&H Sussex No: 7. Diameter 28.3mm. VF. £225.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |