Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Star
Nicholas Miller issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business, the Star tavern in Coleman Street, Coleman Street Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 712; Obv inscription: NICHOLAS.MILLER.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A star of eight wavy points (in field); Rev inscription: TAVERN.IN.COLEMAN.STREET (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = N.M / ½ (initials in Roman capitals with ½ below, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN16716
- Object name:
- The Star
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Miller, Nicholas
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Coleman Street, Coleman 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 20 mm, WT 2.42 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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