Owner Comments:
Hampshire Gosport DH #2
Obverse: The British Standard and a drum between 4 flags, inscribed PEACE, SPAIN, HOLLAND, and FRANCE, the upper portion of the last three flags are broken
Reverse: T. WOOD SALESMAN GOSPORT VALUE ONE PENNY. in five lines within a circle, GOSPORT PENNY TOKEN 1798 surrounding
Edge: I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY X
Diesinker: Benjamin Jacobs
Manufacturer: Paul Skidmore
Rarity: Rare
The Spanish flag refers to the victory of Sir John Jervis over the Spanish fleet off Cape St. Vincent, the second to Admiral Duncan's victory over the Dutch fleet under De Winter and the third to Nelson's victory of the Nile over France.
Atkins: Hampshire 2
Bt. Bill McKivor
Ex: Robbie Brown – Dix Noonan Webb Sale 7 October 2009
Bt: Richard Gladdle