Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
Unknown
Richard Croft, a draper issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Bread Street, Bread Street Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 397; Obv inscription: RICHARD.CROFT (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = unidentifiable (in field); Rev inscription: IN.BREAD.STREET (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.C (in field, in Roman capitals).
This example of the token is heavily worn so it is not possible to interpret the symbol used. See also token number 6691 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.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/226
- Object name:
- unknown
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Croft, Richard
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Bread Street, Bread Street Ward, 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 0.59 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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