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'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1841
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