Provincial Tokens
Hampshire Southampton DH 97
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
G.BRIT - HAMPSHIRE |
| Item Description: |
1/4P (1790'S)G.B. D&h-97 HAMPSHIRE - SOUTHAMPTON E: PLAIN Hampshire DH 97 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 64 Brown |
| Owner: |
farthing |
Owner Comments:
Hampshire Southampton DH #97
Obverse: A bust in a naval uniform facing left ADMIL. LORD BRIDPORT
Reverse: A naval crown between sprigs of oak PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: Unknown
Manufacturer: Paul Skidmore
Rarity: Scarce
Alexander Hood, later Admiral Lord Bridport, entered the navy as a boy and distinguished himself in many actions, particularly in 1794 and 1795. He died in 1814.
One of a series of specious naval farthing tokens issued by Paul Skidmore for sale to collectors.
Atkins: Not Local 203
Bt: Boardwalk Numismatics