Newcastle halfpenny token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Newcastle halfpenny token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: A sailor standing astride, his left arm extended. Legend: 'SPENCE. SLOP. SELLER. NEWCASTLE.' Reverse: A foul anchor. Legend: 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE'. Below: '1794'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1936 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | C. James |
| Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 |
| Date made: | 1794 |
| People: | C. James |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |