Promissory naval farthing token commemorating John Jervis, Earl St Vincent (1735-1823)

Promissory naval farthing token commemorating John Jervis, Earl St Vincent (1735-1823). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Jervis in a pigtail, cocked hat and uniform (right). Legend: 'ADML. SR. J.N.O JERVIS.' Reverse: A foul anchor. Legend: 'PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1871
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - farthing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas
People: Jervis, John; Jervis, John Wyon, Thomas Wyon, Peter
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 22 mm