Bristol penny token
Bristol penny token. Obverse: Upon a shield the arms of the city, crest above. Legend: 'VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA 1811'. Reverse: Inscription, 'B B & COPPER Co' (Bristol Brass & Copper Co). Legend: 'ONE PENNY PAYABLE AT BRISTOL SWANSEA & LONDON.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1984 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - penny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Halliday, Thomas; Halliday, Thomas |
| Date made: | 1811 |
| People: | Halliday, Thomas |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |