token; trade halfpenny (Coventry- Lady Godiva)

Production date
1795
 Description
Halfpenny Coventry trade token. Decorated on the obverse with Lady Godiva side saddle on horseback. On the reverse is an elephant with a castle tower on its back.

This token was designed by William Mainwaring and stuck by William Lutwyche.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1795
Production place
England
Signature & date
Embossed on the obverse is "PRO BONO PUBLICO 1795". On the reverse is "COVENTRY HALFPENNY" On the edge " PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS BLACKE (?)".
Associated date
1795
Associated place
Coventry/Warwickshire/England
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.9cm (Dia 1 9/16")
Accession number
1977-040-017

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