fwo_663222 - BRITISH TOKENS OR JETTONS 1/2 Penny DENNIS’ (Middlesex) 1795
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Type : 1/2 Penny DENNIS’ (Middlesex)
Date: 1795
Quantity minted : -
Metal : copper
Diameter : 27,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 9,26 g.
Edge : incuse
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire à l’usure régulière recouvert d’une agréable patine marron
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : BAKERS HALFPENNY 1795.
Obverse description : Gerbes de blé.
Reverse
Reverse legend : TO LESSEN / THE SALVERY OF / SUNDAY BAKING / AND PROVIDE FOR / PUBLIC WANTS: / AN ACT WAS / PASSED / A.D. 1794.
Reverse description : dans le champ, en huit lignes.
Commentary
La loi mentionnée a été adoptée par les Communes le 6 mars 1794. Cette loi interdit la cuisson du dimanche, sauf entre 10 et 13 heures.
The law mentioned was passed by the Commons on March 6, 1794. This law prohibits cooking on Sundays, except between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The law mentioned was passed by the Commons on March 6, 1794. This law prohibits cooking on Sundays, except between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.