Middlesex D&H 69 Kempson's Bridges
Middlesex D&H 69 Kempson's Bridges

Middlesex D&H 69 Kempson's Bridges

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Obv: View of bridge, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE above, COMPLETED NOVR. 1750 in exergue in two lines. Rev: Britannia seated, a cypher P K in exergue, BRITISH PENNY TOKEN around on raised outer rim. Edge: I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY X.

Uncirculated and Choice brown. Some red remains, mostly on obverse. Rare. This reverse is the much rarer variety, the other shows Justice standing (see below). Penny. 

The bridge shown on the obverse was completed on November 17th, 1750. It was unfortunately plagued by constant problems with its structure and had to be rebuilt in 1862. Designed by Wyon.