Counterfeit John Wilkinson Halfpenny, c1792 (D&H Warwickshire 339)

Counterfeit John Wilkinson  Halfpenny, c1792 (D&H Warwickshire 339)

Counterfeit John Wilkinson Halfpenny, c1792. Obv A bust in profile to right. Around the perimeter IOHN WILKISON IRON MASTER. Name misspelled Wilkison.Plain coat, with collar, three buttons on coat. Upper tie of queue points to the O of IOHN. Period after R, the period in line with the center of R. Nose to first limb of M. Rev A barge under sail to left. In Ex: 1792   Edge PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON AND LIVERPOOL The 'N's retrograde. (Conder p.7, 49; Atkins p. 236, 316; D&H Warwickshire 339)

From a late state of the dies. Minor marks, otherwise almost uncirculated and with a bit of faded color remaining.

 

$195.00