Middlesex 272, Burchell's (Dalton & Hamer, page 124)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Scarce
272. O: BASIL BURCHELL SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE FAMOUS SUGAR-PLUMBS FOR WORMS 79.
LONG-ACRE. The tail of the N comes over the 79. The words "PROPRIETOR,"
"FAMOUS" and "WORMS" are in italics. Three dots before and after
"LONG-ACRE." (Same as No. 271.)
R: BASIL BURCHELL SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE ANODYNE NECKLACE FOR CHILDREN.
CUTTING-TEETH. The word "PROPRIETOR" is in italics; one large dot on
each side of "CUTTING-TEETH," and the P of "PROPRIETOR" comes just above
the foot of I in "BASIL". (Same as No. 270.)
May be found struck in both copper and white metal.
No. 272, scarce, especially in fine condition.
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