Colchester halfpenny token

A Colchester halfpenny token. Obverse: A view of Colchester Castle Exergue: '1794'. Reverse: A loom. Legend: 'SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE'. Inscribed on edge: 'PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2983
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1794
People: Heath, Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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