Hampshire 15. Emsworth. Copper halfpenny. 10.38 gm. 29 mm. Wyon engraver, Kempson manufacturer. 1794. Bust of Earl Howe left; EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE around / Britannia seated left; RULE BRITANNIA 1794 around. Edge: PAYABLE BY JOHN STRIDE.... Extremely Fine; even brown tone with hints of luster; reverse shows advanced die break pattern as on the D&H plate coin.

The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.

June 1, 1794: Admiral Howe successfully engaged a grain convoy from the U.S. off the westernmost point of France at the beginning of the French Revolutionary War.