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Token. Halfpenny. James, Charles (C18th engraver), die-engraver. Spence, Thomas, issuer. Skidmore, John, manufacturer. Place of issue: London. Obverse; T*SPENCE [quatrefoil] 7 MONTHS IMPRISONED FOR HIGH TREASON [quatrefoil] / 1794. Bust of Spence left with engraver's signature beneath truncation. Reverse; HALFPENNY. View of Bastille under assault by mob, a man on horseback left before pointing left with stick, cannon barrels littering floor. Copper, milled, plain edge, width, 28.92 mm, height 29.54 mm, weight 10.6 g, circa 1794 to circa 1805.
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