Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Horseshoe
Edmond Alexander issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in the Barbican.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 107; Obv inscription: EDMOND.ALEXANDER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A horseshoe (in field); Rev inscription: IN.BARBYCAN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = E.M.A. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See token number 6505 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. The Barbican lies in Aldersgate Ward and the ward of Cripplegate Without, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/115
- Object name:
- The Horseshoe
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Alexander, Edmond
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- Related places:
Barbican, Aldersgate Ward & ward of Cripplegate Without, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.78 g
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- —
- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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