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.
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 |