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token
Object Type
token
Museum number
1855,1004.388
Denomination
halfpenny
Description
Alloy token with an uninscribed edge.
(whole)
Laureated bust of the Duke of Wellington in a military uniform (with a coat that has two buttons) facing left. Under the bust are laurel sprigs which are crossed at the bottom. Legend inscription at sides and top.
(obverse)
Figure of Britannia seated to the left; in her right hand is an olive branch and in her left a spear with her shield depicting the Union Flag leaning against her legs. Ship sailing in the distance. Sprigs of laurel in exergue. Legend inscription along sides and top.
(reverse)
Production date
19thC
Production place
Issued in:
British Isles
Materials
alloy
Type series
British Token
Dimensions
Weight:
8.890 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Davis 1969 / The nineteenth century token coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
(90, p.258)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
soldier
military costume
plant
allegory/personification
arms/armour
old testament
(?)
symbol
(?)
boat/ship
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Representation of:
Britannia
Associated places
Emblem of:
British Isles
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Harry Osborn Cureton
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
James Conder
Acquisition date
1855
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1855,1004.388