Charles Heath, Commercial Halfpenny, 1794 (D&H Essex 10) Obv A view of Colchester Castle. 1794 below. The castle extends to the edge on the left. Rev A loom. Around the perimeter SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. Edge PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER . X . (Conder p.33, 4; Pye p.15, 1; Virt p.3; Atkins p. 27, 11; D&H Essex 10)
Struck from a late state of the obverse and reverse dies, displaying substantial die polish. Quite rare, thus. Choice uncirculated with a hint of faded color remaining.