Bristol halfpenny token for tead dealer and grocer, 1793
Token, copper, 28mm diameter. Bristol halfpenny, 1793. (DH Somerset 89). Issued by Hawkins Bird, tea dealer and grocer, Bristol, Obverse: View of a church tower: ONE HALFPENNY HAWKINS BIRD. WINE STREET NO. 2 BRISTOL. Reverse: View of the old East India House, London : PAYABLE AT THE INDIA TEA WAREHOUSE 1793. Diagonally milled edge. chuch spire is Christ Church, Wine Street, Bristol.
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1977-381/49
- Materials:
- copper (alloy)
- Measurements:
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diameter: 28 mm,
- type:
- token
- credit:
- Mr. J Newmark