John Wilkinson's (Warwickshire) copper Evasion halfpenny token dated 1790. Obverse: Bust of John Wilkinson with legend: “IOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER”. Reverse: Genius seated with auger and cog wheel with legend: “HALFPENNY 1790”. Plain edge. Also listed in Cobwright as an evasion piece. Nice collectable condition for type, see photograph. D&H Warwickshire No: 462, Cobwright No: I.0060/H.0010, Not in Atkins. Diameter 27.0mm. VF. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |