Obv: View of gate, MOORGATE AS ERECTED MDCLXXIIII, TAKEN DOWN MDCCLXVI in exergue. Rev: Figure of Justice standing, BRITISH . PENNY . TOKEN around, 1797 below (on raised rim). Edge: Plain.
Uncirculated. Red & brown. Large die crack on obverse with small metal stain next to gate at 9 o’clock. Scarce. Penny.
Known as one of the finest of the ancient gates of London, Moorgate had an archway that was higher than the others and this allowed the cities pikemen to march through without lowering their pikes. A popular site for military parades.