1794 HalfPenny – Canterbury / J. Robertson's Token - Kent, England

Country: Kent, England – Canterbury / J. Robertson.
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: 1794
Engrv.: Lutwyche
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: VF/XF
Composition: Copper
Weight: 9.3 g.
Diameter: 28.5 mm 
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: DH# 7

Obverse:
A very detailed side view of Canterbury Cathedral. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border.

Lettering:
UNITY PEACE AND CONCORD : GOOD WILL TO ALL MEN *
CANTERBURY TOKEN

Engraver: John Dixon.

Reverse:
The shield of Arms and mural crown of the City of Canterbury, dividing date below. Lettering around, toothed border.

Lettering:
PROTECTION TO OUR KING AND COUNTRY LAWS AND TRADE *
1794

Engraver: John Dixon.

Edge:
Plain with lettering.

Lettering: PAYABLE AT JAMES ROBERTSONS + + + + +

Comments:
Copper Halfpenny token engraved by John Dixon, manufactured by Lutwyche.

Riferimento : DH# 7

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collezione : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens