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Sandwich halfpenny token
Sandwich halfpenny token. Obverse: An ancient vessel, two men in the bows, one in the stern, two furling sail aloft (an image based on the town seal). Legend: 'SANDWICH HALFPENNY TOKEN FOR.' Reverse: Coat of arms of the Cinque Ports. Legend: 'MANUFACTURERS TRADE & COMMERCE.' Inscription on edge: 'PAYABLE AT THOS BUNDOCKS'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1888 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Lutwyche, William; R. Dixon |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |