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Irish halfpenny token
Irish halfpenny copper token. Obverse: The figure of Hope, a scarf in her left hand, leaning on an anchor. Legend: 'IRISH HALFPENNY.' Exergue: '1795'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail, crossed laurel branches below. A variety of MEC1725. Legend: 'NAVIGATION AND TRADE.' Inscribed on edge: 'PAYABLE IN DUBLIN, CORK AND BELFAST'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1727 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1795 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |