Owner Comments:
Norfolk Aylsham DH #5a
Obverse: The Arms, Crest, Supporters and Motto of the Grocers' Company, the legend PROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF AYLSHAM surrounding
Reverse: The Badge of the Prince of Wales. The date 1795 split between the plume stems, the legend INDUSTRY IS THE PARENT OF SUCCESS HALFPENNY surrounding
Edge: S . & T . ASHLEY . + . + . + . + . + . + . + . + . + . + .
Diesinker: Francis Arnold
Manufacturer: William Lutwyche
Issuer: Stephen and Thomas Ashley
Weight: 8.89g
Rarity: Common
Stephen Ashley was a shopkeeper in Aylsham, Thomas Ashley was his son. They were listed at various times as hosiers, wine or brandy merchants.
Atkins: Norfolk 6a
Bt. Northeast Numismatics