Glasgow halfpenny token

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Glasgow halfpenny token. Obverse: A river god reclining, his right hand holding an urn inscribed 'CLYDE' from which water is issuing. Legend: 'NUNQVAM ARESCERE'. Exergue: 'MDCCXCI'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Legend: 'PRO BONO PUBLICO'. Exergue: '1794'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC1891
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Token - halfpenny
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1794
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 28 mm