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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'.

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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