Halfpenny

E3865-1

Halfpenny Long Caption: A halfpenny. Obverse: Engraved on a smooth surface a bust of a boy. Inscription: 'JOHN MARSHALL, BORN JUNE 14 1772'. Reverse: Port quarter view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Inscription: 'LET VIRTUE BE YOUR GUIDE. 1786'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1645 Artist: unknown Date: 1786 Medium: copper Size: 27 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.