William Absolom, Commercial Halfpenny, 1792 (D&H Norfolk 52)

Obv: A ship under sail to right. Around the perimeter YARMOUTH HALFPENNY Ex: 1792

Rev: A shield of arms of the borough of Yarmouth between sprigs of oak. Around the perimeter LET YARMOUTH FLOURISH Top of the left sprig aligns with the T of LET. Countermarked with a rose comprised of six dots, and usually found just above the top of the sprig on the right.

Edge: PAYABLE AT THE GLASS WAREHOUSE OF W. ABSOLON .X. (D&H Norfolk 52)

Gem, toned uncirculated. A beautiful specimen.

William Absolom, (1751-1815) artist, china and glass dealer, No. 4 Market Row, Great Yarmouth.