Halfpenny token commemorating John Wilkinson, ironmaster

Halfpenny token commemorating John Wilkinson, ironmaster. Obverse: Bust of the ironmaster in a tie-wig. Legend: 'JOHN WILKISON IRON MASTER.' Reverse: Port broadside view of a brig or a snow, possibly representing Wilkinson's oveseas trade. Exergue: '1792'. Inscription (on edge): 'PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY, LONDON OR LIVERPOOL'. (N's reversed). This particular example is a counterfeit; Wilkinson tokens always bear the words 'WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY' and were only produced in 1788.

Object Details

ID: MEC1951
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1792
People: John Wilkinson
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm