| Rare
Birmingham (Warwickshire) copper halfpenny token dated 1793. Obverse:
The arms of the Hardy family consisting of a shield with four hedgehogs
and a hedgehog crest: “INDUSTRY HAS IT’S SURE REWARD”. Reverse: Mounted
dragoon presenting sabre galloping left: “PRO REGE ET PATRIA”, “QUEENS
BAYS”. Edge inscription: “WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE CENT”.
Listed in Dalton & Hamer as “R - RARE”.
Nice collectable condition
with a with a weak strike in centre of reverse, see photograph. D&H Warwickshire No: 60c. Diameter 28.9mm. EF-. £95.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |