John Fielding’s Manchester (Lancashire) copper halfpenny token dated 1793.
Obverse: The Grocers’ arms consisting of a shield, with a griffin on either side, surmounted by a saddled camel over a banner inscribed “GOD GRANT GRACE” with legend: “HALFPENNY 1793”.
Reverse: The bale mark of the East India Company in centre with legend: “PAYABLE AT INo FIELDING'S GROCER & TEA DEALER”.
The legends a little off flan. Plain edge. Near extremely fine.
