Farthing token, 1796

Farthing token, 1796. Two casts, obverse and reverse. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a pigtail, cocked hat and uniform (right). Legend: 'ADML EARL HOWE.' Reverse: Inscription, 'MAY A FLOWING TRADE FOLLOW A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE PEACE 1796'.

Object Details

ID: SEC0888
Type: Token cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 23 mm