Middlesex 1028 (R). Political and Social Series: Hardy. ® halfpenny. 8.36 gm. 29 mm. 1794. Bust left of Thomas Hardy TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON around; T. HARDY 1794 below / ACQUITTED | BY HIS JURY. | COUNSEL | HON. T. ERSKINE | V. GIBBS ESQR. Plain edge. Extremely Fine; attractive brown tone.