Romney halfpenny token

Romney halfpenny token. Obverse: The arms of the town of Romney. Legend: 'ROMNEY HALFPENNY TOKEN 1794.' Reverse: An ancient single-masted vessel within a laurel wreath. Legend: 'THE SUCCESS'. Inscription on edge: 'PAYABLE AT JOHN SAWYERS ROMNEY'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1887
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas Lutwyche, William
Date made: 1794
People: Wyon, Thomas; Wyon, Peter Lutwyche, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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