Southampton Promissory halfpenny
Southampton Promissory halfpenny. Obverse: Bust of St Bevois in helmet, with plume and armour (right). Legend: 'SR. BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON'. Reverse: Arms of Southampton. Legend: 'PROMISSORY 1791 HALFPENNY'. Inscription on edge: 'PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W. TAYLOR R. V. MOODY & CO'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1841 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token - halfpenny |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1791 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |