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Description: | Spalding halfpenny token. Obverse: within a shield edged with sprays, the initials 'T.J.' (Thomas Jennings) in old English characters, a couped lion rampant as a crest above; below: '1794'. Legend: 'SPALDING HALFPENNY.' Reverse: Britannia standing on the shore, a shield and spear in her left, a spray in her right hand, outstretched; a merchantman (left) and three other vessels in distance (left and right); two men and a horse ploughing (right). Legend: 'SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN'. Inscription on edge: 'PAYABLE AT T. JENNINGS SPALDING & HOLBEACH'.
MEC2033: Halfpenny token struck in British North America. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Reverse: Inscription, 'SHIPS, COLONIES & COMMERCE'.
caption: Spalding halfpenny token | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | monetary tokens | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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