Gilbert Shearer & Co., Imitation Copper Halfpenny, c1791 (DH Lanarkshire 4f)

Gilbert Shearer & Co., Imitation Copper Halfpenny, c1791 (DH Lanarkshire 4f)

Gilbert Shearer & Co., Imitation Copper Halfpenny, c1791 Obv The arms of Glasgow upon a shield. Around the perimeter LET GLASGOW FLOURISH The center line of the shield aligns with the first limb of the R of FLOURISH. Rev A river god reclining on an urn, inscribed CLYDE. Around the perimeter NUNQUAM ARESCERE, MDCCXCI below. The initials F. A. under date. Edge Plain not in collar (Atkins p. 305, 4f; D&H Lanarkshire 4f)

From a late state of the reverse die on an imperfect planchet. Choice, toned uncirculated and not quite as common as D&H suggests. 

$150.00