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Description: | Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794. Bust of Admiral Howe in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left). Legend: 'EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE.' Reverse: A female figure representing Liberty, standing, a staff and cap in her right hand, a bale (left). Legend: 'LIBERTY & COMMERCE.' Exergue: '1794'. Inscribed on edge: 'PAYABLE IN LONDON'.
caption: Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794 | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Howe Thomas tokens Peter of the Fleet Lord Richard Kempson Wyon | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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