Obverse:
Helmeted and armoured bust of Sir Bevois to right
Script: Latin
Lettering: SR. BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON
Reverse:
Shield of arms below date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROMISSORY HALFPENNY
1791
Edge:
Plain with incuse legend
Note: varieties exist.
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W· TAYLOR R· V· MOODY & Co.