George Ring, Commercial Halfpenny, 1794 Obv A cypher G R; crest a lamb. Around the perimeter FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD . 1794 .Rev A shield of arms. A label below, with the date 1794. Around the perimeter SUSSEX HALFPENNY TOKEN. Edge PAYABLE BY G. RING FRANT. + + + + (Conder p.152, 12; Pye p.45, 9; Virt p.36; Atkins p. 198, 22; D&H Sussex 23)
Uneven obverse tone and light marks, otherwise choice uncirculated.
George Ring, (1762-1804), mercer and draper, Frant.