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Country: Shropshire - Shrewsbury, Great Britain
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: 1794
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: VF/F
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 9.9 g.
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: DH# 25d / Atkins# 23
Obverse:
Shield of arms of the borough of Shrewsbury below date, legend around.
Lettering: SHREWSBURY 1794 HALFPENNY
Reverse:
Central woolpack with legend around.
Lettering: SALOP WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY
Edge:
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL.
Reference : DH# 25d ; Atkins# 23
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens