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LicenseMiddlesex 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.
