Copper alloy 1/2 penny, Andover, 1666. 1919.58.19

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1919.58.19

Physical Description

  • Axis: 9

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): .781
    • Diameter (in mm): 16

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token
  • Date: 1666

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1666
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: HELP-O-ANDOVER
    • Type: a lion under a tree

  • Reverse

    • Legend: FOR YE POORES BENEFIT
    • Type: a cripple

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1919.58.19
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: seventeenth century tokens
  • Era: Common Era

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States