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Halfpenny Shakespeare token

Description

A halfpenny Stratford Shakespeare token.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT L1959-3/42

  • Date

    1790

  • Marks & inscriptions

    inscription : : obverse : bust of Shakespeare to left : SHAKESPEARE, inscription : : reverse : female seated holding mining tools : HALFPENNY, 1790, inscription : : edge : : Payable in Suffolk Bath or Manchester,