Francis Shackelton, Copper Halfpenny, 1794 (D&H Middlesex 477a)

Francis Shackelton, Copper Halfpenny, 1794 (D&H Middlesex 477a) Obv: The Royal arms, supporters, and crest. Around the perimeter FRANCIS SHACKELTON LONDON * LONDON correctly spelled. The tail of the unicorn to the right comes to the O of LONDON.; Rev: A candle mould, 1794 below. Around the perimeter FINE MOULD AND STORE CANDLES * ; Edge: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON + . + (Atkins 111; 359a, D&H Middlesex 477a)

From a late state of the reverse die. Choice brown and faded red uncirculated.

Francis Shackelton, (1756-1825) tallowmaker, No. 12 Little Suffolk Street, Haymarket.