An image showing 'Halfpenny token commemorating the repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766'

+ -

Halfpenny token commemorating the repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766

Halfpenny token commemorating the repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766. Obverse: Bust of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) in a tie-wig (left). Legend: 'THE RESTORER OF COMMERCE 1766: NO STAMPS'. Reverse: Port broadside view of a battleship. Legend: 'THANKS TO THE . FRIENDS . OF . LIBERTY . AND . TRADE.' Inscribed (right) obliquely: 'AMERICA'.

Back to Search Results

Buy a print License an image

For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.

Object Details

ID:	MEC1719
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Token - halfpenny
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	Stamp Act, 1765
Date made:	1766
People:	Pitt, William
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 28 mm