Offered is a detailed example of the ever-popular ‘Lady Godiva / Elephant & Castle’ type halfpenny Conder from Coventry, D+H#235. This original 1792 example is of the ‘no reverse stop’ variety, being from the middle of the series. Of note is that it is generally accepted that the artist had never seen an elephant, explaining the familiar, and yet completely incorrect depiction of the animal.
Obv: PRO BONO PUBLICO / 1792
Rev: COVENTRY HALFPENNY
Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLDS & CO.
Offered is a detailed example of the ever-popular ‘Lady Godiva / Elephant & Castle’ type halfpenny Conder from Coventry, D+H#235. This original 1792 example is of the ‘no reverse stop’ variety, being from the middle of the series. Of note is that it is generally accepted that the artist had never seen an elephant, explaining the familiar, and yet completely incorrect depiction of the animal.
Obv: PRO BONO PUBLICO / 1792
Rev: COVENTRY HALFPENNY
Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLDS & CO.
