Halfpenny token, London, 17th century

17th century halfpenny token, London. Two casts obverse and reverse. Obverse: A bust of the Duke of Albany. Legend: 'WILL : SLIDD : SVTLER . TO YE GVARD'. Reverse: Roses. Inscription: 'WIS'. Legend: 'AT . ST. JAMESES . HIS . HALF. PENY'.

Object Details

ID: SEC0873
Type: Token cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: London
Date made: 17C
People: Monck, George; Slidd, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 21 mm
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