Portsea halfpenny token

Portsea halfpenny token. Obverse: Arms of the town of Portsea and crest above, dart in crest pointing above 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'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1838
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: 29 mm