Offered is an appealing 1794 Conder Halfpenny, issued by William Goldsmith (1740-1816), a tailor and draper based in Braintree, D&H#4. Engraved by Thomas Wyon (younger), and struck by Kempson & Sons (Birmingham), this type is noted for its unusual use of ‘HALFPENCE’ rather than ‘HALFPENNY’ in the inscription. This example most pleasing.
Obv: BRAINTREE & BOCKING HALFPENCE
Rev: SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE
Edge: PAYABLE AT W. GOLDSMITHS BRAINTREE ESSEX
Offered is an appealing 1794 Conder Halfpenny, issued by William Goldsmith (1740-1816), a tailor and draper based in Braintree, D&H#4. Engraved by Thomas Wyon (younger), and struck by Kempson & Sons (Birmingham), this type is noted for its unusual use of ‘HALFPENCE’ rather than ‘HALFPENNY’ in the inscription. This example most pleasing.
Obv: BRAINTREE & BOCKING HALFPENCE
Rev: SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE
Edge: PAYABLE AT W. GOLDSMITHS BRAINTREE ESSEX
