Middlesex 12, Christ's Hospital (Dalton & Hamer, page 90)

12. O: A monogram cypher, the down strokes in double line. The date 1800 under, 
       the top of figure 1 is flat, no period after date.
    R: PENNY across the centre of the field with a sprig above and below.

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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