1795 Wicklow Cronebane Hibernia 1/2d -D&H68
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1795 Wicklow Cronebane Hibernia Halfpenny Token - D&H68
1795 Wicklow Cronebane Hibernia Halfpenny Token - D&H68
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A mule token pairing a Cronebane die with a Hibernia die (also used on Lothian #51 and Wicklow #75-76) - R. C. Bell in Specious Tokens 1784-1804 states his belief that this token was "struck for general circulation, and undoubtedly was used as currency".
It is possible that John Handc**k of Birmingham was the manufacturer as Lothian #51 is a mule which pairs the Hibernia die with the Thomas & Alexander Hitchison St. Andrews tokens that he struck. John was also the manufacturer of the genuine Wicklow Cronebane tokens so it would be very likely that he also struck your token.
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<< <i>Yes, Wicklow #68 without a doubt.
A mule token pairing a Cronebane die with a Hibernia die (also used on Lothian #51 and Wicklow #75-76) - R. C. Bell in Specious Tokens 1784-1804 states his belief that this token was "struck for general circulation, and undoubtedly was used as currency".
It is possible that John Handcock of Birmingham was the manufacturer as Lothian #51 is a mule which pairs the Hibernia die with the Thomas & Alexander Hitchison St. Andrews tokens that he struck. John was also the manufacturer of the genuine Wicklow Cronebane tokens so it would be very likely that he also struck your token. >>
There, I fixed your spelling "problem".
BTW, is it Handcock, or just Hancock ?
Also, nice format on those tokens, Tinker.
Note: The background image is comprised of elements from "The Meeting of the Waters and the Vale of Avoca." a lithograph by P.D. Farrell, 1867 and depicts the scenes around where the Cronebane Mine had been. In the lower left corner you'll notice a "tunnel" or cave. I believe this may reference the mine or depict it in actuality. In any case - it seemed appropriate. Castle Howard is at upper left.
Thomas Moore song, "The Meeting of the Waters" about the Vale of Ovoca.
There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet
As that vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet;
Oh! the last rays of feeling and life must depart,
Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart.
Sweet vale of Avoca! how calm could I rest
in thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best,
Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease,
And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace.
There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet
As that vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet;
Oh! the last rays of feeling and life must depart,
Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart.
Sweet vale of Avoca! how calm could I rest
in thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best,
Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease,
And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace.
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<< <i>Yes, Wicklow #68 without a doubt.
A mule token pairing a Cronebane die with a Hibernia die (also used on Lothian #51 and Wicklow #75-76) - R. C. Bell in Specious Tokens 1784-1804 states his belief that this token was "struck for general circulation, and undoubtedly was used as currency".
It is possible that John Handcock of Birmingham was the manufacturer as Lothian #51 is a mule which pairs the Hibernia die with the Thomas & Alexander Hitchison St. Andrews tokens that he struck. John was also the manufacturer of the genuine Wicklow Cronebane tokens so it would be very likely that he also struck your token. >>
There, I fixed your spelling "problem".
BTW, is it Handcock, or just Hancock ?
Also, nice format on those tokens, Tinker. >>
You are right, of course, the name is Hancock
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