Emsworth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794; obverse

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Emsworth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794; obverse Long Caption: Emsworth halfpenny token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794. Bust of Admiral Howe in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left). Legend: 'EARL HOWE ; THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE'. Reverse: Britannia seated, a shield at her side, her left holding an olive branch, her right hand a spear pointing to the head of R. Legend: 'RULE BRITANNIA'. Exergue: '1795'. Inscribed on edge: 'EMSWORTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Trafalgar House Collection Object: MEC2911 Artist: T. Wyon; P. Wyon; P. Kempson Date: 1795 Medium: copper Size: 29 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.