Barbados half-penny
Hancock, John Gregory (Possibly)
Token made for use in the Plantations of Sir Philip Gibbes in Barbados
History note: Unknown
Weight: 10.61 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1792
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: King George III in royal regalia personified as Neptune riding the waves, enthroned in a sea chariot drawn by two hippocamps, and holding a trident
Accession number: CM.W.155-R
Primary reference Number: 312939
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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