Warwickshire. Coventry. Halfpenny token. 1792

Robert Reynold’s Coventry (Warwickshire) copper halfpenny token dated 1792.

Obverse: Lady Godiva riding side-saddle on horse to left with legend: “PRO BONO PUBLICO 1792”.

Reverse: Representation of an elephant with a castle on it’s back and legend: “COVENTRY HALFPENNY”.

Edge inscription: “PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLD’S & Co”. Issued by Reynolds & Co who were ribbon weavers in Coventry.

Near very fine