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Bristol halfpenny token
Bristol halfpenny token. Obverse: A gate with turrets (right) and a port bow partial view of a full-rigged ship under sail passing behind; arms of the city. Legend: 'PROSPERITY TO THE CITY OF BRISTOL.' Reverse: Standing figure of Galen, his left hand resting on a stick, a serpent coiled round it. Legend: 'I. CHESTER. DRUGGIST & CHYMIST'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1939 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |