Cheshire 62, Macclesfield. Counterfeits (Dalton & Hamer, page 18)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common
62. O: A copy of the 1790 issue on a much smaller flan. This die was also used
for Nos. 61 and 76.
R: A poor copy of the obv. of 1789 issue. R. & C. instead of R. & Co.
This was used again for No. 73.
E: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL.
62a. E: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER OR BRISTOL (This is a "blundered" edge of No. 62.)
62b. E: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR DUBLIN.
62c. E: PAYABLE AT LONDON . + . + . + . + .
62d. E: PAYABLE AT W.PARKERS OLD BIRMINGHAM WAREHOUSE
62e. E: Milled.
One is known with plain edge. As this shows marks of filing, I consider it
a doubtful edge, and do not include it with the others.
Nos. 62c, 62d, 62e, rare. 62 and 62b, common. 62 in brass, rare.
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