Birmingham halfpenny token

Birmingham halfpenny token. Obverse: The arms and crest of the town. Legend: 'INDUSTRY HAS IT'S SURE REWARD.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Legend: 'PRO BONO PUBLICO'. Exergue: '1794'. Inscribed (on edge): 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1948
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas
Date made: 1794
People: Wyon, Thomas; Wyon, Peter
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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