Bristol farthing token

Bristol farthing token. Obverse: Inscription, 'C.B. 1652'. Legend: 'A . BRISTOLL . FARTHING'. Reverse: Port broadside partial view of a three-masted ship under sail and a fort. Legend: '. THE . ARMES . OF . BRISTOLL'. It has been suggested the maker's mark 'R' is that of Ramage, a die sinker at the Tower.

Object Details

ID: MEC1705
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - farthing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Rawlins, Thomas
Date made: 1652
People: Rawlins, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 21 mm
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