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1790 Kentucky Half Penny Token - W Parker Edge

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1790
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
W. Parker (manufacturer)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.5g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Lettered: W PARKER

Description

A Kentucky token with the "W. PARKER" edge inscription, identifying the manufacturer. Parker was a die sinker or token manufacturer in the English Midlands.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Named manufacturer variety.

Cross References

Whitman 8635

External References

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