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1792 Admiral Earl Howe Farthing Token Medal

1792 Admiral Earl Howe Farthing Token Medal (obverse)
Obverse
1792 Admiral Earl Howe Farthing Token Medal (reverse)
Reverse

Approximate Current Value: $

Diameter: 21.2 mm

Mintage/Proof: NA / NA

Weight: 2.4 grams

Metal: Copper

History, Information, and Value of 1792 Admiral Earl Howe Farthing Token Medal

Value of 1792 Admiral Earl Howe Farthing Token Medal

This simple medal honors the British general Admiral Howe. On the obverse is a bust of Howe, facing to the right wearing his naval uniform and a cocked hat. The legend reads, “Admiral Earl Howe”. The reverse displays Britannia sitting down and facing to the left. Sources do not indicate anything pertaining to her appearance. The legend reads, “Britan [sic] NIA” and in exergue the year, 1777.

The obverse and reverse text read as follows: Admil Earl Howe | and | Britan [sic] NIA 1777.