Farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794

Farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a pigtail, cocked hat and uniform (right). Legend: 'ADML EARL HOWE.' Reverse: Port broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Legend: 'GLORIOUS IST OF IUNE 1794'. Exergue: 'FARTHING' (in a curved line).

Object Details

ID: MEC1858
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - farthing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1 Jun 1794
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 23 mm