Warwickshire 244, Coventry (Dalton & Hamer, page 287)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Fairly common
244. O: Lady Godiva on horseback. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Ex.: 1793. Head of figure
comes under second O of "BONO," the legend is more spread, and there is
no period at the end. (Same for Nos. 241-246).
R: Elephant and castle (The arms of the city.) COVENTRY HALFPENNY.
The legend is higher, the Y being quite clear of the elephant, and the
right-hand corner of the castle comes to the first part of the L in
"HALFPENNY."
E: PAYABLE IN BEDWORTH HINKLEY OR NUNEATON.
244a. E: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR ANGLESEY.
244b. E: Plain (not in collar).
No. 244b, RRR. 244a, scarce. 244, common.
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