Peter Kempson, Halfpenny Mule, 1795 Obv Bust of Earl Howe facing left. Around the perimeter EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE. The queue above the shoulder. Point of hat to E of THE Rev A figure of Britannia seated. Around the perimeter RULE BRITANNIA, 1795 below. Edge EMSWORTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE X (Conder p.41, 8; Pye p.19, 3; Atkins p. 36, 11; D&H Hampshire 23)
Very choice toned and faded red uncirculated.
Peter Kempson, (1755-1824), buttonmaker, later token manufacturer, St. Mary's Row, Birmingham, later Little Charles Street. Kempson was actively involved in the production of tokens from 1791 until 1799, turning out more than 60 tons of "legitimate provincial coins" for various commissions. Kempson also freely muled dies in his posession, and produced a variety of tokens for sale to collectors.