Engraved commemorative coin

Obverse: Engraved on the smooth surface of a coin a man standing on the beach (right) pointing with his right hand to a full-rigged ship sailing away. Reverse: Two doves between branches. Pricked: 'W. TARSEY AGED 19 YRS. FORGET ME NOT. J. TARSEY SNR.' (sic). With a suspension hole.

Object Details

ID: MEC1687
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Engraved commemorative coin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 18th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm
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