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Halfpenny token commemorating President George Washington (1732-1799)

Halfpenny token commemorating President George Washington (1732-1799). Obverse: Bust of the president in a tie-wig. Legend: 'WASHINGTON. PRESIDENT.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Legend: 'HALFPENNY 1793'. Inscription (on edge): 'PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC1932
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Token - halfpenny
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1793
People:	Washington, George
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 30 mm