English "Evasion" Halfpennies
These pieces are certainly among my favorites. Nearly all are in lower grades—as they were MADE to look worn, so the public would accept them. The grades listed are not, therefore, really important in the scheme of things—many were struck so weakly that the finest known is “fair”. Some are common, but most are scarce to rare. Grading description will reflect my knowledge of “how the piece is usually found.” Reference numbers are from Atkins, 1891, and Cobwright, 1993. Most all have a bust on the obverse, and either a “S”eated figure or a “H”arp on the reverse. A “S” or a “H” will be used to tell you which, and the listing will be by the legends—which can be quite unusual. A fun series, good for a lot of laughs, and a part of the English token history that can’t be ignored.
FOR SALE
“Something for Everyone”
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See the introduction and history page for more information about evasion pieces. |
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Please contact Bill for additional information on any token listed. |
Cobwright’s reference book available, $25 postpaid.
Also see bibliography and books for sale.
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Atkins |
Cobwright |
S/H |
Date |
Description |
Price |
| A-(49) | C-0010/B-0690 | S | 1777 | Claudius Romanus/Britannia's Isle. AVG net, | $16. |
| A-60 | C-0200/B-0930 | S | ND | Colonel Kirk/Briton's Happy Isle. VF, | $32. |
| A-75 | C-0240/B-0360 | S | 1771 | Cornwal lis Ind/Britan nia. AVF | $28. |
| A-379 | G-1240/E-0010 | S | ND | Gulielmus Shakespear/Eng Land's Glory. Rims a bit rough, net VF $22. Detail of an EF, and an EF, | $45. |
| A414 | O.0010/S-0040 | H | ND | Oliver Cromwell/South Wales. Net G+-- | $20. |
| A-436 | S-0080/H-0020 | X | 1796 | Sir Bevois/Female with mining tools. Mule. VG, decent | $32. |
| A-438 | S0100-N-0210 | H | ND | Sir Bevois Southampton/North Wales. VG $25. AVF | $35. |
| A-439 | T-0010/B-0930 | S | ND | Thomas Seymour/Britons Happy Isle. F/F+--- | $29. |
| A=442 | T-0020/S-0030 | H | ND | Thomas Seymour/South Wales. About F, $22. AVF | $28. |
