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CHESHAM HALFPENNY TOKEN around
Often mistaken for an anti-slavery token
Rev: In a shield HER PEOPLES FRIEND
hand holding auctioneer’s gavel between four and fifth lines
Staffordshire D&H 13a Leek Ireland CHESHAM HALFPENNY TOKEN aroundObv: A caduceus supported by bale of goods, LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY around, 1793 below. Rev: Two hands united with an olive branch behind, ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM around. Edge: Milled. Extremely Fine and Choice brown. Heavily polished obverse die shows many details wiped away. An interesting piece that highlights polished die progression. Struck on a larger flan. Listed as RR but probably Scarce.