Brighton halfpenny token

Brighton halfpenny token. Obverse: An officer standing, a sword outstretched in his right hand; distant view of a camp. Legend: 'BRIGHTON.' Reverse: Field divided, above, a full-rigged ship (right) another in distance and a single-masted collier (left); below, a trophy of a drum, guns, flags, etc. Exergue: '1795'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1944
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
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