Barbados half-penny
Token made for use in the Plantations of Sir Philip Gibbes in Barbados
History note: Unknown
Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 15.9 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1788
Inscription present: An African man’s head in profile to the left, wearing the heraldic Prince of Wales’ feathers (three ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet) with letting below
Inscription present: Pineapple at centre with lettering around the edge
Accession number: CM.W.154-R
Primary reference Number: 312932
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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