Middlesex (London). Halfpenny. William Allen.

Allen’s boot & shoemaker London (Middlesex) copper halfpenny token dated 1795.

Obverse: The arms of William Allen’s family including six Martlets and surmounted by another with legend: “WILLIAM ALLEN LONDON * 1795 *”. Reverse: Shield of arms of the Cordwainer’s or Shoemaker’s Company including three goat’s heads and surmounted by another with legend: “PROMISSORY HALFPENNY”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN CHANDOS STREET CONVENT GARDEN”. 

Very fine or better.