Lancashire. Manchester. Half Penny token. 1793 #sherborne RSC 66) toned

RSC 66) toned

laureate head right Rev: T R POT XXI COS IIII

A lovely strong portrait

Reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI - Genius standing left

this rare reverse type "Victorious Rome" celebrates the success of Vespasian and Titus in quelling the First Jewish Revolt

Lancashire. Manchester. Half Penny token. 1793 #sherborne RSC 66) tonedJohn Fieldings Manchester (Lancashire) copper halfpenny token dated 1793. Obverse: The Grocers arms consisting of a shield, with a griffin on either side, surmounted by a saddled camel over a banner inscribed GOD GRANT GRACE with legend: HALFPENNY 1793. Reverse: The bale mark of the East India Company in centre with legend: PAYABLE AT INo FIELDING'S GROCER & TEA DEALER. The legends a little off flan. Plain edge. Near extremely fine.