Kent 40, Staplehurst (Dalton & Hamer, page 61)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common
40. O: A cypher I.S., crest a stag's head. STAPLEHURST HALFPENNY 1794.
    R: The Kentish horse. FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD. Ex.: 1794.
    E: PAYABLE BY I: SIMMONS STAPLEHURST * * * * * * *

According to the "Bazaar Notes," John Simmons was a freeholder of Staplehurst, 
and a tallow chandler by trade. Engraver - Arnold. Manufacturer - Lutwyche.
2 cwts.

No 40, common.

Keywords

i s,staplehurst halfpenny,1794,for change not fraud

Comments about this token

See page 61 for real illustration of edge decoration.

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