Portsea halfpenny token
Portsea halfpenny token. Obverse: Arms of the town of Portsea and crest above, dart in crest pointing to A. Legend: 'PORTSEA HALFPENNY 1794'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail, crossed laurel branches below. Legend: 'PAYABLE'. Inscription on edge: 'AT GEORGE EDWARD SARGEANTS PORTSEA'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1836 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token - halfpenny |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas Kempson, Peter |
Date made: | 1794 |
People: | Wyon, Thomas; Wyon, Peter Kempson, Peter |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |
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