Provincial Tokens
Hampshire Southampton DH 109
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
G.BRIT - HAMPSHIRE |
| Item Description: |
1/4P (1790'S)G.B. D&h-109 HAMPSHIRE - SOUTHAMPTON E: MILLED \\\ Hampshire DH 109 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 66 RB |
| Owner: |
farthing |
Owner Comments:
Hampshire Southampton DH #109
Obverse: A bust in a naval uniform facing right ADML. SR. JNO. JERVIS.
Reverse: A naval crown between crossed sprigs of oak PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING
Edge: Milled \\\\\
Diesinker: Unknown
Manufacturer: Paul Skidmore
Rarity: Scarce
An Admiral of the fleet, John Jervis, 1st Earl of St. Vincent is best known for his victory in 1797 in the battle of Cape St. Vincent. He also served as a Member of Parliament.
One of a series of specious naval farthing tokens issued by Paul Skidmore for sale to collectors.
Atkins: Not Local 214
Dix Noonan Webb Sale, 4 December 2019