Buxton token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left). Legend: 'ADMIRAL . EARL HOWE.' Below: '1797'. Reverse: Britannia standing, a spear and shield in her left hand, a sprig in her right, in the background four vessels and men ploughing and sowing. Legend: 'SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN'. On edge: 'BUXTON TOKEN'.