Edinburgh halfpenny token

Edinburgh halfpenny token. Obverse: View of the Register Office. Legend: 'EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1796'. Exergue: 'REGISTER OFFICE FOUNDED 1774'. Reverse: Britannia seated, shield by her side, her right hand holding a spear; partial view of a ship (left). Legend: 'BRITANNIA'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1733
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1796
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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