Staffordshire 15, Leek (Dalton & Hamer, page 242)Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common15. O: A caduceus, supported by a large bale of goods. LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY 1793. The top of caduceus points to the centre of R in "COMMERCIAL" and the bottom to the period. R: Two hands united, and an olive branch. ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM. Smaller letters, as on No. 11. E: PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE. No. 15, common. | |
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