William Allen, Copper Halfpenny, 1795. (D&H Middlesex 246a)
Obv: A shield of arms. Around the perimeter WILLIAM ALLEN LONDON . 1795 .
Rev: A shiled of arms and crest between branches. Around the perimeter PROMISSORY HALFPENNY
Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON . + . + . + . + . + . (Atkins p. 86, 167a; D&H Middlesex 246a)
Near gem, lustrous faded red and brown uncirculated.
William Allen, (d. >1809) boot and shoe maker, No. 36 Chandos Street, Covent Garden.