Bristol halfpenny token
Bristol halfpenny 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 and Copper Company). Legend: 'HALFPENNY . PAYABLE AT BRISTOL SWANSEA & LONDON.'
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Object details
| ID: | MEC1989 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token - halfpenny |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Halliday, Thomas |
| Date made: | 1811 |
| People: | Halliday, Thomas |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |