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England - 1795

Druid and Beehive

Obverse:

Druid’s head.

Legend:

CURRENT IN THE COUNTIES OF 1795

Edge:

Diagonally milled.

Reverse:

Bee-skep and bees.

Legend:

INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD A small star as a stop.

Artist, Wyon; manufacturer, Kempson. Well executed. Six cwts. were struck. Common.

Comments. This farthing is similar to the halfpenny Cambridge No.1 except that the edge inscription is replaced by milling. For general sale.

Commercial Coins 1787-1804., pp. 22-23

The two authorities reverse the sides.

Bell Pg: 22-23

O: Beehive and bees.

A. 34

R: Druid's head to right.

E: Diagonally milled.