Cheshire 65, Macclesfield. Counterfeits (Dalton & Hamer, page 19)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common
65. This is very similar to No. 64. No buttons on the coat.
 E: PAYABLE AT MACCLESFIELD LIVERPOOL OR CONGLETON.

65a. E: PAYABLE IN LONDON EVERYWHERE.

The rev. die was used for No. 78. These are usually found in Mint state, and
were no doubt struck for sale to collectors.

65, scarce. 65a, fairly common.

Keywords

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