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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).

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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