Davissons Ltd.
Auction 41 16 Mar 2022
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Staffordshire 15. Leek. Copper halfpenny. 11.57 gm. 30 mm. 1793. A cadaceus leaning across a bale of goods; LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY 1793 around / An olive branch, two hands united in front; ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM (basically, "never despair"). Edge: PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE. Good Extremely Fine; evenly toned, attractive.