Hampshire 20e. Emsworth. Copper halfpenny. 10.24 gm. 28.5 mm. 1794. Bust of Admiral Howe left; EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE / A crown and scepter, radiation; KING AND CONSTITUTION (as Essex 5). Plain edge. Good Extremely Fine; brown and red; attractive.

The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens. Ex Steve Harvey.

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