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Description: | Emsworth halfpenny 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: Britannia seated, a shield at her side, her left holding an olive branch, her right hand a spear pointing to the head of R. Legend: 'RULE BRITANNIA'. Exergue: '1795'. Inscribed on edge: 'EMSWORTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE'.
caption: Emsworth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794; obverse
caption: Emsworth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Howe tokens of the Fleet Lord Richard John Stride | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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