a term synonymous among medalists with provincial coins.

This is a subject curious enough to deserve attention, though we will not go so far as Mr Pinkerton does, who says that it is a subject in which the perpetual glory of the nation is interested. Since the year 1789 provincial halfpence have been made and circulated in considerable quantity. As ancient medals and coins have been frequently of use to historians, it is to be regretted that many of these provincial halfpence are rendered useless in this respect by unmeaning figures and puerile devices. Utility and elegance ought to be studied: for this view it has been proposed by a gentleman of taste on this subject, that all coins should be distinguished by one of the following five characteristics. 1. Fac similes of magnificent beautiful buildings. 2. Representations of great and useful undertakings. 3. Emblems of the industry and commerce of the age. 4. The illustrious men, &c. to whom the nation has given birth. 5. Important historical events.