| Hardy’s
Birmingham (Warwickshire) copper halfpenny token dated 1793.
Obverse: Figure of boy with spanner in hand standing by large auger with
legend:
“BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY 1793”. Reverse: The arms of the Hardy family
consisting of a shield with four hedgehogs and a hedgehog crest and
legend:
“INDUSTRY HAS IT’S SURE REWARD”. Edge inscription: “CURRENT EVERY
WHERE”. Nice collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Warwickshire No: 50. Diameter 28.6mm. VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |