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Poole halfpenny token
Poole halfpenny copper token. Obverse: Arms of the town. Legend: 'PROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF POOLE . 1795'. Reverse: Hope, standing, her right supporting a foul anchor, her left arm holding an oval tablet, inscribed: 'JAS. BAYLY, DRAPER, POOLE', a scroll below. Inscription (on edge): 'PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND ONE HALFPENNY'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1722 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1795 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |