Elias Gilbert, Copper Halfpenny, 1794, (D&H Sussex 35) Obv: A shield of arms between crossed branches of oak and laurel. Around the perimeter UNANIMITY IS THE BOND OF SOCIETY; Rev: A cypher E G; crest a squirrel. Around the perimeter NORTHIAM HALFPENNY . 1794 . ; Edge: PAYABLE AT G. GILBERTS NORTHIAM . X . X . X . X . X . (Conder p.153, 18; Pye p.38, 6; Virt p.6; Atkins p. 200, 32; D&H Sussex 35)
Engravers marks as made. Choice uncirculated with a bit of faded color remaining.
Elias Gilbert, (b. 1765) farmer, blacksmith, and grocer, Northiam.