South Shields halfpenny token

South Shields halfpenny token. Obverse: A full-length figure of Faith holding a book in her left hand. Legend: 'SOUTH SHIELDS HALFPENNY . 1794.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Legend: 'SUCCESS TO THE COAL TRADE'. Inscribed on edge: 'PAYABLE AT SOUTH SHIELDS AND LONDON.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1730
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas Kempson, Peter
Date made: 1794
People: Wyon, Thomas; Wyon, Peter Kempson, Peter
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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