Warwickshire 44 (RR). Coventry. Copper penny. 35.52 gm. 36 mm. 1801. Front facing bust; PHILEMON HOLLAND M.D. in larger letters around above, DIED 1636 AGED 85 in smaller letters below / An open book leaning against two large volumes reading BRITANNIA (N's reversed) on one and CYROPÆDIA on the other; the inscription in the book begins "With one Sole Pen I wrote this Book..." 1801 in exergue. Edge: PENNY TOKEN... E. W. PERCY COVENTRY. Good Extremely Fine; even brown toning with luster traces in legend; there is a light speckling effect on the surfaces that breaks the underlying luster and an old scuff, probably from the time of manufacture, to the left of the portrait forehead. One of the dramatic rarities of the Warwickshire series.

The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.