Peter Kempson, Halfpenny Mule (D&H Norfolk 17)

Peter Kempson, Halfpenny Mule (D&H Norfolk 17)

Obv: The arms of Norwich; a castle and lion below. Around the perimeter MAY NORWICH FLOURISH  PRO BONO PUBLICO No period nor annulet after FLOURISH

Rev: A plough and shuttle. Around the perimeter SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE.  

Edge: Plain  (Conder p.119, 14; Atkins p. 151, 18; D&H Norfolk 17)

Near gem toned 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.