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John Wilkinson's (Warwickshire) copper Evasion halfpenny token dated 1794. Obverse: Bust of John Wilkinson with misspelt name and legend: “IOHN WILKISON IRON MASTER.”. Reverse: Genius seated with auger and cog wheel with legend: “HALFPENNY 1794”. Plain edge. Also listed in Cobwright as an evasion piece. Nice collectable condition for type, see photograph. D&H Warwickshire No: 474, Cobwright No: I.0080/H.0015, Not in Atkins. Diameter 26.8mm. VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |