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West Cowes halfpenny token

West Cowes halfpenny token. Obverse: Draped bust of Charles James Fox (1749-1806) (three-quarters left). Legend: 'WEST COWES HALFPENNY'. Below: '1798'. Reverse: Arms of West Cowes, a chevron engrailed gules between three dolphins naiant embowed. Inscription on edge: 'PAYABLE AT THOS. AYRTON & CO'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC1847
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1798
People: Fox, Charles James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm