Durham D&H 4 South Shields Twenty Obv: Bust of Edward I

Obv: Bust of Edward I

Sharp strike and Choice

Trade tokens for Nathaniel Bolingbroke (Haberdasher & Silversmith)

Within the Palace grounds is located the Lambeth Palace library

Durham D&H 4 South Shields Twenty Obv: Bust of Edward IObv: A figure of Hope standing, holding a book, SOUTH SHIELDS HALFPENNY. 1794. (around). Rev: A ship sailing, SUCCESS TO THE COAL TRADE around. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SOUTH SHIELDS AND LONDON . X X . Uncirculated and Prooflike. Obverse Die state II. Underlying red. Another product of Wyon and Kempson. South Shield is a seaport at the mouth of the river Tyne and was once known for its coal trade as seen by the inscription on the reverse. Issuer unknown.