North Shields halfpenny token

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North Shields halfpenny token. Obverse: Port-quarter view of a full-rigged ship alongside a wharf, a horse and cart unloading, a factory and chimney (left). Legend: 'MAY NORTHSHIELDS FLOURISH' (sic). Reverse: Inscription, within a laurel wreath tied with ribbon, a monogram, 'I.P.R.' and date below '1795'. Legend: 'NORTHSHIELDS HALFPENNY'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC1937
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Token - halfpenny
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1795
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 30 mm