Warwickshire 306, Nickson's (Dalton & Hamer, page 291)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Very rare (RR)
306. O: A three-quarter figure in cap and gown, holding deed with two seals 
        instead of the book. By the side of the figure, WYON (the artist's name), 
        in small letters. JOHN HALES FOUNDED. A tassel added to the cap.
     R: End view of an ancient building. THE FREE SCHOOL COVENTRY. Ex.: ANNO 1545.
        (Same as No. 304).
     E: COVENTRY HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY JOHN NICKSON 1799 + + 

No. 306, RR.

Keywords

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

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