England - 1795

Obverse:

A beggar, standing left, leans upon a cane and receives alms in a hat held in his right hand.

Legend:

I WAS HUNGRY AND YE GAVE ME MEAT

Size:

29 mm.

Edge:

Plain.

Reverse:

A device that may be a grate or gate. Within a wreath, TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS DUKE OF BEAUPORT THE FRIEND OF MANKIND, & HIS WORTHY TENANTS WHO REDUCED THE PRICE OF THEIR WHEAT TO 9^S. P.^R BUSHEL . A . D . 1795 .