Daniel Ecclesron, Copper Halfpenny, 1794 Obv A bust of Daniel Eccleston facing left. Around the perimeter DANIEL ECCLESTON . LANCASTER . Legend is incuse. PONTHON added to bust. Rev A ship and agricultural implements. Around the perimeter in incuse lettering THE LANCASHIRE HALFPENNY 1794. Ex: AGRICULT . MANUFACT . & COMMERCE No period after COMMERCE Edge PAYABLE.IN.LANCASTER.LIVERPOOL . & . MANCHESTER. ( D&H Lancashire 58)
From clashed dies. Near gem uncirculated with some faded color remaining.
Daniel Eccleston, (1745-1821) merchant, and insurance broker, with a residence on Queen Street, Manchester.