London – Chelsea, Issuer unknown, Halfpenny 1795, Peg-legged beggar presenting Britannia with a petition, rev. Hope leaning right on anchor, edge diagonally milled, 28mm/9.41gm. (DH 277). Good Extremely Fine with almost full mint lustre, uncommon.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col., his ticket – bought from W Taylor May 1889 for 1/6. Acquired AHB c 1946.