Counter commemorating the London Riggers and Mariners Union

Counter commemorating the London Riggers and Mariners Union. Obverse: A plain circle within a pearl border divided into four segments. Legend: 'THE LONDON RIGGERS & MARINERS UNION'. Reverse: Britannia, seated on a rock, helmeted, a trident in her right hand, her shield at her side. Legend: 'UNITY IS STRENGTH'. Below: '1866'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1505
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1866
People: London Riggers and Mariners Union
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 mm
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