London and Westminster penny

London and Westminster penny. Obverse: View of Trinity House. Legend: 'TRINITY HOUSE BUILT 1795'. Reverse: Arms of London and Westminster within crossed branches of oak (left) and palm (right). Legend: 'LONDON AND WESTMINSTER PENNY.' Above: '1797'. Inscription (on edge): 'I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE PENNY'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1908
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - penny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Skidmore
Date made: 1797
People: Skidmore
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm