Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1664
Unknown
John Milett issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Abchurch Lane.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 4; Obv Inscription: Iohn / Milett / 1664 (in 3 lines of cursive script, in field); Rev Inscription: IN.ABCHVRCH.LANE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.S.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
The issuer of this token is possibly the the same man as the ?John Millet of St Nicholas Acons, Clothworker, who married Sarah Wright in 1655 (see see Percival Boyd, [Inhabitants of London]. Society of Genealogists, MS. 40202. See also token number 6425a in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 59, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VII - City of London. Abchurch Lane lies in Langbourn Ward, Candlewick Ward and Walbrook Ward, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN16399
- Object name:
- unknown
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Milett, John, Sarah Milett
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- Related places:
Abchurch Lane, Langbourn Ward & Candlewick Ward & Walbrook Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1664
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.08 g
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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