Hampshire 40, Gosport (Dalton & Hamer, page 44)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Rare (R)
40.  O: Helmed bust of Sir Bevois. PROMISSORY HALFPENNY.
     R: A large ship sailing. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Ex.: 1794. The mainmast to left
        of O.
     E: PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X

40a. E: Plain.

Engraver - Wyon. Manufacturer - Kempson. Proprietor - J. Jordan.

No. 40, R.

Keywords

pro bono publico,1794,promissory halfpenny

Comments about this token

Edge 40a is from Addenda, page 538.