Token decorated with a broad arrow and inscription: 'PO AUG 1823'

Copper uniface token decorated with a broad arrow and inscription: 'PO AUG 1823'. The token was found under a post or flagstaff on HMS 'Victory' during repairs to the ship circa 1891. On 25th June 1823 'Victory' was fitted out for duties as a Portsmouth guardship.

Object Details

ID: MEC2924
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: 1823
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 31 mm