Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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Staffordshire 13a. Leek. Copper halfpenny. 9.66 gm. 32 mm. Die by Wyon. Struck by Kempson. (Struck on a larger-than-normal flan-all outer-ring denticles visible). 1793. A caduceus leaning on a bale of goods; LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY 1793 around / Two hands united in front of an olive branch; ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM around. Edge: milled /////. Bell 1. Uncirculated; toned over original surfaces; die flaw at "LEEK" (also visible on D&H plate coin).
Ex Lickey 1981.