Gilbert Shearer & Co., Imitation Copper Halfpenny, c1791 Obv The arms of Glasgow upon a shield. Around the perimeter LET GLASGOW FLOURISH The center line of the shield aligns with the foot of the I of FLOURISH. Rev A river god reclining on an urn, inscribed CLYDE. Around the perimeter NUNQUAM ARESCERE, MDCCXCI below. No initials under date. Edge PAYABLE IN LONDON The remainder engrailed. Large and small flans (Atkins p. 305, 3b; D&H Lanarkshire 3b)
Very choice uncirculated with a substantial amount of original color remaining.
Ex. F. S. Cokayne Collection, acquired 8 April 1904 for 2/-