token; trade halfpenny (Isle of Man)

Production date
1831
 Description
Manx halfpenny trade token. Small hole in coin. On the obverse is the triskeles in the centre with "QUOCUNQUE IECERIS STABIT" around the outside meaning - wherever you throw it, it will stand. On the reverse is "PRO BONO PUBLICO HALF PENNY TOKEN 1831"
This is a William Callister (b.1808 d.1872) token, he was a timber importer who issues these tokens. He later became a Member of the House of Keys (lower house of the Isle of Man parliament).
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1831
Production place
Isle of Man
Signature & date
Embossed on the obverse is "QUOCUNQUE IECERIS STABIT" and on the reverse is "PRO BONO PUBLICO HALF PENNY TOKEN 1831"
Associated date
1831
Associated place
Isle of Man
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.8cm (Dia 1 1/8")
Accession number
1977-040-037

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