Hampshire 61a. Portsmouth (RR) (High probability it is unique). Copper halfpenny. 14.53 gm. 29 mm. (PERSUED error spelling.) Die by Wyon, manufactured by Kempson (who also issued the Coventry series of buildings). Neptune standing in his chariot placing a crown on Jervis / SR. JOHN JERVIS | WITH 15 SAIL | PERSUED & DEFEATED | THE SPANISH FLEET OF | 27 SAIL OF THE LINE | FEBRUARY 14th | 1797. Edge: COVENTRY TOKEN (parts indistinct). Extremely Fine.

The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens. Ex Clements (Sotheby, 1906) (bought by Cokayne whose tag is included with the piece). Ex Cokayne (1936) acquired by Baldwin. Ex Baldwin (September 2015).

The misspelling on this piece, 61, is rare. The Coventry flan edge, 61a, is RR.