William Forster, Commercial Halfpenny, 1795 (D&H Middlesex 302) Obv: A crown, GOD SAVE THE KING, above, 1795 below; encircled with the musical notes of 'GOD SAVE THE KING'. Rev: The Prince of Wales's crest within a circle. Around the perimeter WM. FORSTER . VIOLIN . TENOR . & VIOLONCELLO MAKER . NO . 348 STRAND LONDON. Edge: Plain, rounded (Conder p.87, 146; Pye p.29, 5; Virt p.61; Atkins p. 93, 217; D&H Middlesex 302)

Better than extra fine with a bit of faded color remaining.

William Forster, (1739-1808), violin tenor and violoncello maker, with a shop at 348 Strand, London.