Staffordshire 15. Leek. Æ halfpenny. 9.07 gm. 29 mm. 1793. A cadaceus leaning across a bale of goods; LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY 1793 around / An olive branch, two hands united in front; ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM (basically, "never despair"). Edge: PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE. Extremely Fine.