Local interest: A rare 18th century copper Staplehurst halfp...

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Local interest: A rare 18th century copper Staplehurst halfpenny token and three other Georgian coins. Staplehurst halfpenny: Obverse with I.S. cypher beneath stag’s headcrest and inscribed ‘STAPLEHURST HALFPENNY 1794’; reverse depicting a Kentish horse and inscribed ‘FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD 1794’. With the edge inscribed ‘PAYABLE BY I : SIMMONS STAPLEHURST’.
Condition report: Varying states of age related wear as illustrated.

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Auction Date:
6th Dec 24 at 10am GMT

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