Obv: View of St. Paul's, LONDON AND BRIGHTON HALFPENNY around. Rev: Shield of Arms, PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF I. SPITTLE LONDON OR OF I. KIRBY OR R. LASHMAR BRIGHTON 1795.
Uncirculated. Proof-like, especially the reverse. Well struck example with scales visible on the dolphins. Choice.
This token was issued by three different tradesmen. James Spittle was a cheesemonger with offices close to St. Paul’s cathedral. The other two men, Richard Lashmar and J. Kirby, had businesses in Brighton.