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token

  • Object type

  • Museum number

    1855,1004.293

  • Denomination

    • halfpenny

  • Description

    Alloy token.(obverse) A beehive and bees. Legend inscription with a four foliate device separating the beginning from the end.
    (reverse) A figure of Hope with their left hand resting on a very large anchor.

  • Date

    • 18thC

  • Production place

  • Materials

  • Type series

    • English Token

  • Dimensions

    • Weight: 7.87 grammes

  • Inscriptions

      • Inscription Type

        inscription

      • Inscription Position

        obverse

      • Inscription Content

        INDUSTRY HAS IT'S SURE REWARD .

      • Inscription Type

        inscription

      • Inscription Position

        reverse

      • Inscription Content

        SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE .

  • Bibliography

    • Dalton & Hamer 13, p.6 bibliographic details

  • Location

    Not on display

  • Subjects

  • Associated names

  • Acquisition date

    1855

  • Department

    Coins & Medals

  • Registration number

    1855,1004.293

Alloy token.

Obverse & Reverse

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