John Gibbs, Copper Halfpenny, 1794 (D&H Kent 35) Obv: A shield of arms of the City of Chichester. Below on a label SUSSEX. Around the perimeter FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD; Rev: A shield of arms of the city of Canterbury. Around the perimeter KENT HALFPENNY TOKEN 17 94; Edge: PAYABLE BY I. GIBBS LAMBERHURST + + + (Conder p.51, 23; Pye p.25, 5; Virt p.36; Atkins p. 53, 33; D&H Kent 35)
Choice uncirculated with a bit of faded color remaining.
John Gibbs, (1741-1823), grocer, Lamberhurst.