Halfpenny
A halfpenny. Obverse: Engraved on a smooth surface a sailor (right) holding the left hand of a woman (left) a tree above, stern of a ship in distance (left). Reverse: Two hearts pierced with arrows. Inscription above: 'Faithful my love, Sincere my heart. Shall never Rove, till death us Part'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1666 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Engraved commemorative coin - halfpenny |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | Late 18th century |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |