Obv: Pair of scales, THE SALE OF CORN BY WEIGHT PROPOSED around, 1796 below. Rev: Pair of scales, 3/12 lb between, 1S. WORTH OF BREAD 1795.96 above, GOOD LORD DELIVER US below. Edge: Plain.
Uncirculated. Proof-like and Choice. Tiny rev. rim spot. Scarce.
Struck by Kempson to commemorate the memory of the Duke of Beaufort and his efforts to help ameliorate the scarcity of corn.