Halfpenny token, London, 17th century

Halfpenny token, London, 17th century. Two casts, obverse and reverse. Obverse: A ship under sail. Inscription: 'WILLIAM . HULL . AT YE ROYAL'. Reverse: 'CHARLES . IN . SHORDITCH', 'HIS HALFE PENY'.

Object Details

ID: SEC0876
Type: Token cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: London
Date made: 17C
People: Hull, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 20 mm
Close

Your Request

If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:

Email:
Tel: (during Library opening hours)

Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.

Continue