Newcastle halfpenny token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794

Newcastle halfpenny token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: A sailor standing astride, his left arm extended. Legend: 'SPENCE. SLOP. SELLER. NEWCASTLE.' Reverse: A foul anchor. Legend: 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE'. Below: '1794'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1936
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: C. James
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1794
People: C. James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm