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North Shields halfpenny token Long Caption: North Shields halfpenny token. Obverse: Port-quarter view of a full-rigged ship alongside a wharf, a horse and cart unloading, a factory and chimney (left). Reverse: Inscription, within a laurel wreath tied with ribbon, a monogram, 'I.P.R.' and date below '1795'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1937 Artist: unknown Date: 1795 Medium: copper Size: 30 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.