Halfpenny token commemorating John Wilkinson, ironmaster

Halfpenny token commemorating John Wilkinson, ironmaster. Obverse: Bust of the ironmaster in a tie-wig (right). Legend: 'IOHN WILKINSON IRONMASTER'. Reverse: Port broadside view of a brig or a snow, possibly representing Wilkinson's overseas trade. Exergue: '1788'. Inscribed (on edge): 'WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY' (hamlets where Wilkinson owned iron founderies).

Object Details

ID: MEC1950
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1788
People: John Wilkinson
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm
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