Durham 9, Stockton (Dalton & Hamer, page 29)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Rare (R)
9.  O: O: Helmed bust. PROMISSORY HALFPENNY.
    R: A large ship sailing. PRO BONO PUBLICO 1794.
    E: PAYABLE AT KINGTONS STOCKTON.

9a. E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE.
9b. E: PAYABLE AT S. SALMONS I COURTNEY & E FROST PORTSEA X

There is one with "blundered" edge, "I COURTNEY" omitted.

Engraver - Wyon. Manufacturer - Kempson. Proprietor - Kington.

No. 9, RR. Nos. 9a, 9b, R.

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promissory halfpenny,pro bono publico,1794

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