Farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799)
Farthing token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe laureate in a tie-wig (left). Legend: 'GLORIOVS HOWE'. Reverse: Britannia seated, a spear in her left hand and a sprig in her right. Legend: 'BRITANNIA'. Exergue: '1794'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1960 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token - farthing |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1794 |
People: | Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 20 mm |