1794 HalfPenny Sir Bevois - J. Jordan, Gosport, Hampshire, England (ex.2)

Country: Southampton, England 
Type: Conder Tokens (J. Jordan)
Year: 1794
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: AU
Composition: Copper
Weight: 9.8 g
Diameter: 28.3 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: D&H# 40-42 // Atkins# 21-23

Obverse:
Helmed bust of Sir Bevois left, legend around.

Lettering: PROMISSORY HALFPENNY.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
View of three masted collier ship in full sail to right, legend around, date in exergue.

Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1794

Translation: For the good of the public.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Edge:
Incuse legend

NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT

Comments:
Engraver - Wyon. Manufacturer - Kempson. Proprietor - J. Jordan.

Several obverse, reverse and edge varieties exist.

Riferimento : D&H# 40-42 // Atkins# 21-23

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

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