John Rooks, Commercial Halfpenny, 1793 Obv A mounted dragoon. Around the perimeter PRO REGE ET PATRIA Ex: QUEENS BAYS The point of the sword slightly to the right of the E of REGE, the cokade between the E and T of ET. Rev A view of a barracks. NORWICH BARRACKS 1793 upon a label above. The two center fence posts are shorter than the others. Edge plain, not in collar (Pye p.39, 7; Atkins p. 155, 47a; D&H Norfolk 46a)
Choice uncirculated with some faded red remaining.
John Rooks, (1759-1833) timber merchant and carpenter, later a surveyor, Fishgate Street, Norwich.