Obverse description | Arms combining the 3 Plantagenet lions and the 3 ships of the Cinque Ports (5 coastal towns, Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich that had a special agreement with the crown of England). |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | MANUFACTURERS TRADE AND COMMERCE |
Reverse description | A sailboat, 2 sailors at the bow, one at the stern, two busy with the sail, a small boat on deck. The design is based on the seal of the town of Sandwich. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | SANDWICH HALFPENNY TOKEN FOR |
Edge | Incuse lettering |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND (1794) - DH#39 - PAYABLE AT THOMAS BUNDOCKS X · X · X · X - ND (1794) - DH#39a - PAYABLE AT LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL - ND (1794) - DH#39b - BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY - ND (1794) - DH#39c - Plain edge (not in collar) - |
Catalog ID | 3759493160 |
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