Warwickshire 447, Wilkinson. 1791. Vulcan counterfeits (Dalton & Hamer, page 308)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Scarce
447. O: Bust of Wilkinson. IOHN WILKENSON IRON MASTER. Name misspelt WILKENSON.
The R nearly touches frill.
R: Vulcan seated. HALFPENNY. Ex.: 1791. Bar points to Y. (Same as No. 446).
E: WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY.
447a. E: WILLEY BRADLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM.
447b. E: WILLEY BRADLEY BERSHAM SNEDSHILL.
447c. E: WILLEY BERSHAM BRADLEY SNEDSHILL.
No. 447 -- some specimens struck from worn dies do not show the thin tail at the
end of the queue.
Nos. 447, b, RRR. 447c, RR. 447a, scarce.
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