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Portsea halfpenny token
Portsea halfpenny token. Obverse: Arms of the town of Portsea and crest above, dart in crest pointing below A. Legend: 'PORTSEA HALFPENNY 1794'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail, crossed laurel branches below. Legend: 'PAYABLE'. Inscription on edge: 'AT GEORGE EDWARD SARGEANTS PORTSEA'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1837 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1794 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |
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