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Sherborne halfpenny

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Obverse: hive surrounded by bees; lettering = P P & W. Reverse: a spread eagle with two heads; lettering = SHERBORNE HALFPENNY, 1793. Edge: lettering = PAYABLE AT THE BANK IN SHERBORNE + DORSET +. The tokens were used as a means of payment at the time due to a shortage of official coins.

Category 1

  • Material
    Copper
  • Size
    2.8 cm (Ø)
  • Origin
    U.K

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_14_0B70_038
  • Thematic Catalogue
    14: Badges and emblems
  • Keywords
    Tokens

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1970
  • Donor
    S. W. Gadge
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane

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