John Fincham, Commercial Halfpenny, 1794 (D&H Suffolk 31)

Obv: A man weaving in a loom. Around the perimeter HAVERHILL MANUFACTORY

Rev: A cypher I F within a beaded oval. Around the perimeter PRO BONO PUBLICO 1794.

Edge: PAYABLE AT IOHN FINCHAMS SUFFOLK (Conder p.144, 27; Pye p.22, 4; Virt p.23; Atkins p. 189, 29; D&H Suffolk 31)

From a late state of the reverse die. Near gem, toned uncirculated and quite attractive.

John Fincham, (1757-1803) owner and operator of a general store in Haverhill.