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1/2 Ackey - George III Trial Strike
| Issuer | Company of Merchants Trading to Africa |
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| Year | 1796 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Reverse description | Central shield bearing the arms of the Company of Merchants Trading to Africa: upper portion of the escutcheon depicts a stylized elephant's head and stars, the lower portion features a full-rigged sailing ship at sea. The shield is surmounted by a castle or tower crest above a crown. Floral sprigs flank the shield on either side. The circular legend reads 'FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIAMENT. 1750.' in raised capital letters around the periphery, within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIAMENT. 1750. |
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| Mintage | 1796 - KM#Pn5; Bronze-Plated Copper - 1796 - KM#Pn6; Gilt Copper - |
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