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token
Object Type
token
Museum number
1877,1201.5
Denomination
halfpenny
Description
Metal alloy token with a plain edge.
(whole)
A civet with two lines of inscription above it and four below. There is a floral symbol flanked by dots between the third and fourth lines below and the fourth line follows the curve of the token. Legend inscription all around.
(obverse)
Ten lines of inscription with a floral symbol flanked by dots below it separating it at the bottom from the legend inscription. Legend inscription all around.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Kendall & Son
Production date
19thC
Production place
Issued in:
Worcester
Issued in:
Deritend
(?)
Materials
alloy
Type series
English Token
Dimensions
Weight:
8.980 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mammal
flower
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Edward Tucker
Acquisition date
1877
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1877,1201.5