Wilkinson halfpenny

Made:: 1790 in Birmingham

maker:: John Wilkinson

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Wilkinson halfpenny
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Wilkinson halfpenny, token, 1790. (DH Warwks 430). Copper; 29mm diameter, 2mm deep. Rim legend: Bersham Bradley Willey Snedshill. Obverse: Vulcan hammering at forge, ship in background, legend Halfpenny 1790. Reverse: head and shoulders profile to right, legend John Wilkinson Iron Master

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Category:: Coins, Medals & Tokens

Object Number:: 1982-802/12

Materials:: copper

Measurements:: diameter: 2 x 29 mm

type:: token

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