Penny
A penny. Obverse: On a rough surface a foul anchor incised. Legend: 'A . TOKEN . OF . RESPECT . TO . NELSON'S . MEMORY'. Reverse: Britannia seated, a trident in her left, an olive branch in her right hand and shield below. 'BRITANNIA 1799'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1667 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Engraved commemorative coin - penny |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | circa 1805 |
People: | Nelson, Horatio |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |
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