Middlesex 355. Lackington's. Copper halfpenny. 9.03 gm. 28.5 mm. 1794. Three-quarter bust left; J. L. LACKINGTON above; 1794 below / Fame, left arm outstretched with a wreath, blowing a trumpet held by her right arm; CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD around inside band; LACKINGTON et al around outer. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES. Uncirculated; early indications of die failure on the obverse (with an NGC MS 64 BN tag).

Same obverse die as 354, minor reverse variation. This was probably struck after 354 was struck and the die was somewhat deteriorated.

The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.