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Object Type
Museum number: 1920,0813.89
Denomination: halfpenny
Description: Metal alloy token. (whole); Shield of arms of the Cinque Ports which include three lion heads on the left side which align with three boat sterns on the right. Legend inscription including a date which is split into two by the bottom of the shield with one half being on each half of the shield. (obverse); An ancient sloop sailing on the sea. Two figures on the sail and two figures on the main deck - one of which appears to be blowing a trumpet. Legend inscription. (reverse)
Authority
Production date: 1794
Production place: Issued in: Hythe (Kent)
Materials
Type series
Dimensions: Weight: 9.910 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: heraldry; mammal; boat/ship; sailor (?)
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1920
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1920,0813.89

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