London and Westminster penny
London and Westminster penny. Obverse: View of Trinity House. Legend: 'TRINITY HOUSE BUILT 1795'. Reverse: Arms of London and Westminster within crossed branches of oak (left) and palm (right). Legend: 'LONDON AND WESTMINSTER PENNY.' Above: '1797'. Inscription (on edge): 'I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE PENNY'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1908 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - penny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Skidmore |
| Date made: | 1797 |
| People: | Skidmore |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |