1811 - Half Penny Token - Newton Jeweller, Norwich, England

Country:  Norwich, Norfolk, England.
Currency: Currency tokens (1798-1816) Private issue (Newton, Jeweler)
Value: Half Penny (1/480) 
Grade: F/VF
Year: 1811
Metal: Copper
Weight: 8 g. 
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Withers# 923, Davis# 27

Obverse:
A helmeted Britannia standing facing. A spear vertical in left hand, right hand on a shield at feet. A lion behind standing facing right. Blank exergue, lettering around, toothed border.

Lettering: NEWTON SILVERSMTH AND JEWELLER

Engraver: Thomas Wyon. 

Reverse:
Arms of the city (shield containing lion below castle), but crest omitted. Lettering above, Roman numeral date below, toothed border.

Lettering:
NORWICH
MDCCCXI

Engraver: Thomas Wyon. 

Edge:
Diagonal central milling (engrailed) \\\\

Riferimento : Withers# 923, Davis# 27

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

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