Halfpenny token, Sandwich, late 18th century

Cast of a halfpenny token, Sandwich, late 18th century. Obverse: An ancient vessel, two men in the bows, one in the stern, two furling sail aloft (an image based on the town seal). Legend: 'SANDWICH HALFPENNY TOKEN FOR.' Reverse: Coat of arms of the Cinque Ports. Legend: 'MANUFACTURERS TRADE & COMMERCE.' Inscription on edge: 'PAYABLE AT THOS BUNDOCKS'.
Two casts obverse and reverse, mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0363
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Sandwich
Date made: late 18C
People: Bundock, Thomas; Barons of the Cinque Ports
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 30 mm
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