Glasgow halfpenny token

Glasgow halfpenny token. Obverse: A river god reclining, his right hand holding an urn inscribed 'CLYDE' from which water is issuing. Legend: 'NUNQVAM ARESCERE'. Exergue: 'MDCCXCI'. Reverse: Coat of arms of Glasgow. Legend: 'LET GLASGOW FLOURISH.' Inscription (on edge): 'PAYABLE IN LONDON'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1889
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1791
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm
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