Portsmouth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794

Portsmouth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left). Legend: 'EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE.' Reverse: Britannia seated, a shield at her side, her left hand holding an olive branch, in her right hand a spear pointing to the head of R. Legend: 'RULE BRITANNIA'. Exergue: '1795'. Inscribed on edge: 'PORTSMOUTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT THOS. SHARPES.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1790
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas Kempson, Peter
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1795
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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