Record number: CHEGM: 1905 223

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