Thomas Hardy, Halfpenny, c1794 (D&H Middlesex 1025) Obv: A bust in profile to left. Around the perimeter TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON. Ex: T. HARDY 1794 Rev: An inscription on six lines ACQUITTED BY HIS JURY. COUNSEL HON. T. ERSKINE V. GIBBS ESQR. Y of BY under QU of ACQUITTED; Period after JURY., Plain edge. (D&H Middlesex 1025)
This example generally well-struck from rusted dies. Choice uncirculated; a bit lustrous and with some faded color remaining.