Lackington's halfpenny token

Made:
1794 in Birmingham
maker:
William Lutwyche
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Lackington's halfpenny token
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Lackington's halfpenny token
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

J. Lackington, bookseller, token, halfpenny, 1794. (DH Mddx 353). Copper; 28mm diameter. Rim legend: Payable at the Temple of the Muses [worn]. Obverse: head and shoulders portrait looking to left, legend J. Lackington 1794. Reverse: angel; legend Halfpenny of Lackington Allen & Co.Cheapest Booksellers in the World

Details

Category:
Coins, Medals & Tokens
Object Number:
1982-802/31
Materials:
copper
Measurements:
diameter: 28 mm
type:
trade token