Middlesex 9, Christ's Hospital (Dalton & Hamer, page 90)

9. O: A monogram cypher, the down strokes solid. The date 1800 under, the top
      of figure 1 is sloping. Same for Nos. 9-11.
   R: PENNY across the centre of the field.

These were struck for the sole use of the boys of Christ's Hospital, and were 
known as "Housey-Money." It was illegal for boys to make purchases outside the 
gates, or to retain possession of current coin; it was changed by one of the 
beadles.

Nos. 9-13, scarce in fine condition.

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