Coin: Victorian half penny dated 1853.; Royal Mint, UK; 2017.8.29
Coin: Victorian half penny dated 1853.
About this objectCopper Victorian half penny dated 1853. One of eight copper and bronze coins from the wreck of the sailing ship LASTINGHAM [sunk in 1884], found with other items in a large china teapot recovered by Roger Meecham.
Maker Place Made Medium and Materials
Copper/Metal, 0 - Whole
Diameter (mm): 26mm (1/16ft)
Salvage/* LIFEBOAT SERVICES, PILOTAGE AND COASTGUARD ACTIVITIES
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association KeywordsShipwreck/* LIFEBOAT SERVICES, PILOTAGE AND COASTGUARD ACTIVITIES
CollectionRoger [Jan] Meecham
Credit LineGift of Roger [Jan] Meecham
Object Type Object number2017.8.29
Copyright LicenceThis object is from
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