Warwickshire 304, Nickson's (Dalton & Hamer, page 291)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Very rare (RR)
304. O: A three-quarter figure in cap and gown, holding a book. By the side of
        the figure, WYON (the artist's name), in small letters. JOHN HALES
        FOUNDED.
     R: End view of an ancient building. THE FREE SCHOOL COVENTRY. Ex.: ANNO 1545.
     E: COVENTRY HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY JOHN NICKSON 1799 + + 

Also in silver, with plain edge.

No. 304, RR.

Keywords

wyon,john hales founded,the free school coventry,anno 1545

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