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'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1958
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
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