Guest Nutler Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Hi to all. Could anyone of you good souls take a look at this coin any give me your thoughts on it. I am a total novice and believe i may have a nice find, but would like an experience eye to take a look.It is a Halfpenny which i think was minted in Bristol as a sample to send to America in the hope of obtaining the minting contract in around 1790-95. It has around the edge "Birmingham Nailsea & Swansea". Many thanks in advance. Quote
RLC35 Posted November 24, 2008 Posted November 24, 2008 Nutler,The coin you have is a "post Colonial" issue of a Liberty and Security Token Half Penny. It is referred too as a pre-Federal issue in the guide book. There are nine (9) differant varieties of the coin, and it comes in dated and un-dated versions. Yours is what is known as the "Birmingham edge" variety. In fine condition, the coin has a retail value of $100 to $170 US$. Regards,Bob C. Quote
Guest Nutler Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks Bob for identifying this coin, its much appreciated. Quote
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