Promissory naval farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799)
Promissory naval farthing token commemoratingAdmiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a pigtail, cocked hat and uniform (right). Legend: 'ADML EARL HOWE.' Reverse: Foul anchor. Legend: 'PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1866 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token - farthing |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas |
People: | Wyon, Peter; Howe, Richard Howe, Richard Wyon, Thomas |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 22 mm |