Davissons Ltd.
Auction 41 16 Mar 2022
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Gloucestershire 64. Newent. Copper halfpenny. 11.98 gm. 29 mm. 1796. A tree and a shield; INDUSTRY LEADS TO HONOUR / A legend in a spiral; SEVERAL THOUSANDS YOUNG HEALTHY & FINE CRAB APPLE & PEAR STOCKS RAISED FROM THE KERNEL TO BE SOLD BY J. MORSE NEWENT GLOCESTERSHIRE 1796. Edge: PAYABLE AT NEWENT, remainder engrailed. Uncirculated; lustrous and choice, prooflike; an exceptional example of this fascinating piece.