Record number: CHEGM: 1912 344
Description: Eighteenth century trade token. Roe & Co. halfpenny payable at Chester.
Kempson
issued byRoe & Co.
Place made: Chester
Period: 18th century
Material: bronze
Dimensions: diameter 28.5mm
Inscription: obverse Three castles PROMISSORY HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT around outside
N S E W around the three castles
Inscription: reverse R & Co (cypher) with owl above (the feet of the owl rest upon the two centre dots) CHESTER around outside
R&Co in centre