Peter Kempson, Copper Halfpenny Mule, 1795 (D&H Lanarkshire 6a)

Peter Kempson, Copper Halfpenny Mule, 1795 (D&H Lanarkshire 6a) 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 figure of Britannia seated. Around the perimeter RULE BRITANNIA, 1795 below; Edge :milled (Conder 62; 4, , Atkins 306; 6a, D&H Lanarkshire 6a)

Handling mark on reverse, otherwise gem, uncirculated with substantial color remaining.

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 possession, and produced a variety of tokens for sale to collectors.