Owner Comments:
Dublin H.S. & Co. DH #328
Obverse: The Prince of Wales' crest, HALF PENNY split on either side PAYABLE . AT . DUBLIN . CORK . OR . LIMERICK . 1795 . surrounding
Reverse: A figure of Fame flying, blowing a trumpet FOR . THE . CONVENIENCE . OF . THE . PUBLIC . 1794. surrounding
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: Thomas Prattent
Manufacturer: Peter Skidmore
Weight: 9.39g
Rarity: Common
Specious token struck for sale to collectors. Thomas Prattent was a draftsman, engraver, printer and print seller in London. He was the co-author with William Denton of the “The Virtuoso’s Companion and Coin Collector’s Guide”, a work consisting of 240 plates, issued in 8 volumes, over 12 months. He also issued his own tokens that he sold to the public.
Atkins: Dublin 120
Heritage Sale, 28 April 2026