This is a halfpenny token issued by Peter Skidmore. It was likely struck in Birmingham, per R.C. Bell. Its engraver's initials appear to have been R.I. Or the R I could signify something different I suppose. I find no reference to a die sinker with those initials.
Graded AU-UNC by dealer, I negotiated as discount as I see it as AU+; that's with my 'commercial grading' hat on.
This is a halfpenny token issued by Peter Skidmore. It was likely struck in Birmingham per R.C. Bell. Its engraver's initials appear to have been R.I. Or the R I might signify something different I suppose. I find no reference to a die sinker with those initials.
Edge reads: SKIDMORE HOLBORN LONDON -o -o -o Struck well in collar which blundered planchet's pre lettering. As a result, only LONDON is now completely legible.
This issue is rated Scarce in Dalton & Hamer. Dealer rates it Rare.
Reply #1
by Deagle74 on 05 Apr, 2012 05:02
WOW this is a cool one!!! First time to see that design ! .)