Lancashire. Manchester. Half Penny token. 1793 #sherborne HALFPENNY below / Hope leaning

HALFPENNY below / Hope leaning on an anchor

A lovely strong portrait

RSC 66) toned

Obverse legend: +GCOmЄS˙FLANDRIЄ

The case shows light signs of handling and there is no key for the lock

Lancashire. Manchester. Half Penny token. 1793 #sherborne HALFPENNY below / Hope leaningJohn Fieldings Manchester (Lancashire) copper halfpenny token dated 1793. Obverse: The Grocers arms consisting of a shield, with a griffin on either side, surmounted by a saddled camel over a banner inscribed GOD GRANT GRACE with legend: HALFPENNY 1793. Reverse: The bale mark of the East India Company in centre with legend: PAYABLE AT INo FIELDING'S GROCER & TEA DEALER. The legends a little off flan. Plain edge. Near extremely fine.