Farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Adam Duncan (1731-1804)
Farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Adam Duncan (1731-1804). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Duncan laureate in a tie-wig (left). Legend: 'GLOROIVS (sic) . DUNCAN'. Reverse: Britannia seated, her shield at her side, a spear in her left, a small flag with St George's Cross in her right hand. Legend: 'BRITAN (SIC) RULES'. Exergue: '1771'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1958 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token - farthing |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1771 |
People: | Duncan, Adam; Duncan |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 20 mm |