Essex 5, Chelmsford (Dalton & Hamer, page 31)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common
5.  O: A building. SHIRE HALL.
    R: A crown, sceptre, &c. KING AND CONSTITUTION 1794
    E: PAYABLE AT CLACHAR & CO'S CHELMSFORD ESSEX.

5a. E: RICHARD BACON COCKY LANE.
5b. E: PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON. X X
5c. E: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER . X X
5d. E: CURRENT EVERYWHERE
5e. E: Plain (not in collar).

The reverse of No. 5 generally shows die flaws, and by reason of the die having
been polished up, the design is partly obliterated.

Engraver - Wyon. Manufacturer - Kempson. Proprietors - Clachar & Co.

Nos. 5a, c, d, RR. 5e, R. The others, common. 5c, 5d were not traced.

Keywords

shire hall,king and constitution,1794

Comments about this token

Chelmsford Shire Hall is a municipal facility in the High Street in Chelmsford, Essex. It was opened in July, 1791.

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