Peter Kempson, Birmingham Halfpenny Mule Obv A shield bearing four hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog. Around the perimeter INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD. Rev 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. Edge PAYABLE IN LONDON and engrailed (Atkins p. 207, 39b; D&H Warwickshire 61)
Near gem toned uncirculated. Scarce.
Peter Kempson, (1755-1824), buttonmaker, later token manufacturer, St. Mary's Row, Birmingham, later Little Charles Street. Kempson was actively involved in the production of tokens from 1791 until 1799, turning out more than 60 tons of "legitimate provincial coins" for various commissions. Kempson also freely muled dies in his posession, and produced a variety of tokens for sale to collectors.