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England - 1794

Prince of Wales - Brighton Camp

Obverse
Obverse:
George IV, as prince, three-quarters right.
Legend:
GEO. PRINCE OF WALES .
Exergue:
Three ostrich feathers.
Edge:
BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY MDCCXCIV
Reverse
Reverse:
The Prince's coat-of-arms with his motto, ICH DIEN
Legend:
. LONDON AND MIDDLESEX . HALFPENNY .

Vern's Comments:

A very pretty piece from the National Series. This is an example of the superb detail that was present on British tokens.

England — Middlesex

D & H 952 — National Series

 
O:    Three-quarter bust to right. GEO. PRINCE OF WALES. The Prince of Wales' crest below the bust.
A. 741
R:    The royal arms, &c., with the Prince of Wales' motto under. LONDON AND MIDDLESEX. HALFPENNY.
E:    BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY MDCCXCIV