Obv: Bust of Sir Bevois, SR. BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON around. Rev: Arms of Hampshire, PROMISSORY 1791 HALFPENNY around. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W. TAYLOR R.V. MOODY & CO.
Uncirculated. Soho Mint Bronzed Proof. Gem. Ex. Lincoln, ex. Spence.
Manufactured by Matthew Boulton. Die sinker was Rambert Dumarest. Walter Taylor was a rope block maker for ships. Sir Bevois, or Bevis of Hampton, was a legendary hero of England.