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Halfpenny, Penryn Volunteers, 1794 (c)
coin, coin
Accession Number

NAM.1972-09-45-2

Description

Halfpenny, Penryn Volunteers, 1794 (c); issued Cornwall, Penryn. The French Revolutionary War produced an economic crisis which made currency scarce. Manufacturers and tradesmen produced their own tokens which would be redeemable at their premises. These soon circulated as an alternative coinage, and some issuers used their tokens to publicise the Volunteer and Yeomanry Regiments to which they belonged. Within a narrow raised edge on obverse, are the arms and supporters Lord de Dunsterville surmounted by a scroll. Reverse has narrow raised edge, surrounding a laureated beaded bust upon a pellatted escutcheon upon a trophy of arms, flags, and musical instrument. Associated with the Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802).

Campaigns

Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802)