Hampshire shilling token

Hampshire shilling token. Obverse: Arms, a crowned rose on shield, date below, '1811'. Legend: 'HAMPSHIRE SILVER TOKEN'. Reverse: Port broadside of a sloop under sail (bowsprit pointing to letter T). Legend: 'VALUE ONE SHILLING'. (Below, smaller) 'TO FACILITATE TRADE'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1970
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - shilling
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1811
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm
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