Leicestershire 2, Elmsthorpe (Dalton & Hamer, page 87)Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Very rare (RR)2. O: RUINS OF ELMSTHORPE CHURCH. Ex.: 1800. R: A wheatsheaf, &c. HALFPENY PAYABLE BY RICHD FOWKE. Ex.: GOD SPEED THE PLOUGH. E: Plain in collar. The private token of Richard Fowke, a farmer; a collector of coins, etc. Artist - Hancock. Manufacturer - Kempson. Struck in silver and copper. No. 2, RR. | |
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