William Lutwyche, Copper 1/2d with Asylum Edge (D&H Lancashire 120a) Obv: A ship under sail to right. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY above. The mainmast above the base of the legend and to the center between the L of LIVERPOOL and the H of HALFPENNY. Bowsprit below and to the center of Y. The stern lamp nearly touches the branch to left.Rev: Bust of Earl Howe facing left. Around the perimeter EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE. The queue points to the J of JUNE and the & is close to the E and T. Edge: AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NATIONS . X .
Softly struck up per usual from clashed dies. One of sixteen mules struck by Lutwyche with this edge inscription. All rare.