Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
Unknown
Richard Ward, an oil man (a person who sells oil), issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Bloomsbury Market, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 363; Obv inscription: RICHARD. WARD. IN. BLOOMSBERY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.E.W in a monogram (in field); Rev inscription: MARKET.OYLE.MAN.1666 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALFE / PENNY (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN16571
- Object name:
- unknown
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- Artist/Maker:
- Ward, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 3.60 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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