DE VERE -- MT106.000

LOCATION: Paris, France.
DATE:1885
OBV: "DE VERE/ FABRICANT/ PARIS" within wreath,
around is "PHYSIQUE (STAR) AMUSANTE".
REV: Bust of woman facing L, around is "REPUBLIQUE
FRANCAISE / DUSEAUX, PARIS".
COMPOSITION: AL, R5, V5;
missing "DUSEAUX, PARIS" on rev. R5, V5; 36.5-S

In addition to being a dealer in coins, Denton was an engraver and printer. He translated Henri Decremps' "La Magie Blanche Devoilee" publishing it in English as "The Conjuror Unmasked . • ." (London, 1785 & 1788). In 1789, Denton was accused of counterfeiting, and although acquitted of that charge, was found guilty of possessing counterfeiting equipment and was hanged on July 1 of that year.