Folkestone shilling token

Folkestone shilling token. Obverse: Arms, three lions' heads and ships' sterns dimidiated; inscribed ribbon and date below. Legend: 'JOHN BOXER FOLKESTONE'. Inscription (on ribbon): 'CINQ PORT TOKEN'. Below: '1811'. Reverse: Inscription, within an oak wreath tied with a ribbon, 'ONE SHILLING VALUE'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1979
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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