Obv: View of museum, MONTAGUE HOUSE ALTERD FOR THE BRITISH above in two lines, MUSEUM 1754. (in exergue). Rev: Shield of arms, LONDON PENNY TOKEN around. Edge: Plain.
Uncirculated. Red & brown with some light obverse spotting. Proof-like with much remaining lustre. Penny.
What is now the British Museum, was first named Montague House before being purchased from Lord Halifax by the trustees of the museum. It first opened its doors on January 15th, 1759.