Emsworth (Hampshire) copper halfpenny token dated 1795. Obverse: Bust of Earl Howe facing left with legend: “EARL HOWE & THE FIRST OF JUNE 1794 - HALFPENNY 1795”. Reverse: Man of war in full sail to right on a choppy sea with legend: “THE GUARD & GLORY OF BRITAIN”. Edge inscription: “PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR AT BALLYMURTAGH”. Good collectable condition for type, see photograph. D&H Hampshire No: 29a. Diameter 29.2mm. VF+. £30.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |