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Perthshire Perth DH 4
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
SCOTLAND - PERTHSHIRE |
| Item Description: |
1/2P 1797 SCOT D&h-4 PERTHSHIRE - PERTH E: PAYABLE ON DEMAND Perthshire DH 4 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 65 RB |
| Owner: |
farthing |
Set Details
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| Competitive Sets: |
This coin is not competing in any sets.
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Owner Comments:
Perthshire Perth DH #4
Obverse: A side view of a church with a steeple and vane PERTH HALF PENNY 1797. Ex: ST. JOHNS CHURCH split between the Armorial Bearings of the City of Perth in a sunken circle with the Perth motto PRO REG LEGE ET GREGE.
Reverse: A rural mill with a water wheel and trees, WRIGHT DES below 46 WATER : MILLS FOR BLEACHING . PRINTING . COTTON WORKS . CORN & C. WITHIN 4 MILES OF PERTH and a cross
Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER + + +
Diesinker: Thomas Willetts
Manufacturer: Peter Kempson
Issuer: John Ferrier
Weight: 9.17g
Rarity: Rare
John Ferrier was a hosier with a business in Perth at No. 3 South Bridge.
Atkins: Perthshire 4
Bt. Merfyn Williams