Middlesex halfpenny token

Middlesex halfpenny token Middlesex halfpenny token Token, copper, 28mm diameter. Middlesex halfpenny, 1793

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Middlesex halfpenny token
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Middlesex halfpenny token
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Token, copper, 28mm diameter. Middlesex halfpenny, 1793
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Token, copper, 28mm diameter. Middlesex halfpenny, 1793. (DH Mddx 1034). Honouring Sir Isaac Newton. Issuer Unknown, 1793, ½d. Obverse Bust of Sir Isaac Newton: ‘Sr Isaac Newton’. Reverse A caduceus, cornucopia and olive branch: ‘Halfpenny 1793’. Notes Nothing is known of the origin of this token. Newton, apart from his well-known scientific achievements, was also Master of the Mint for a period.

Details

Category:
Coins, Medals & Tokens
Object Number:
1977-381/61
Materials:
copper (metal)
type:
token
credit:
Mr. J. Newmark.