Coin, British trade token

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Identifier

EMHT1705

Title

Coin, British trade token

Description

George III halfpenny with the obverse inscription around the periphery reading: EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE. The image in relief is of Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe (1729-1799). There is also a large stamped 'H' to the left of the head. The reverse side shows Britannia with the inscription around the periphery: RULE BRITANNIA 1795. On the coins edge is the following inscription: HALF PENNY PAYABLE BY JOHN STRIDE EMSWORTH

Creator

Possibly Matthew Bolton at the Soho Mint, London

Date

1795

Spatial Coverage

Emsworth

Type

Physical Object

Stored Location

Museum Store Room/Cabinet 1/ shelf 1

Citation

Possibly Matthew Bolton at the Soho Mint, London, “Coin, British trade token,” Emsworth Museum, accessed April 26, 2026, https://mail.emsworthmuseum.org.uk/emcms/items/show/9699.