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) -