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: Inscription, 'MAY A FLOWING TRADE FOLLOW A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE PEACE 1796.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1872 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token - farthing |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas |
Date made: | 1796 |
People: | Jervis, John; Jervis, John |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 22 mm |