Coalbrookdale halfpenny token
1793
Coalbrookdale halfpenny tokens
- Made:
- 1793 in Coalbrookdale
Two Coalbrookdale halfpenny tokens, 1793, illustrating iron bridge at Coalbrookdale and inclined plane at Ketley. Copper; 29mm diameter. both: Rim legend: Payable at Coalbrookdale & Ketley. obverse: scene of, and legend, Inclined Plane at Ketley. 1789. reverse: legend, Iron Bridge at Coalbrook Dale. 1792. scene in exergue, legend, Erected Anno 1779. Span 100 Feet
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1966-69
- Materials:
- copper (metal)
- Measurements:
-
Diameter: 29 mm
- type:
- token
- credit:
- A.H. Baldwin and Sons Ltd.
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