Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1658
The Fish
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business in Currier's Alley (now St Bride Street).
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 817A; Obv inscription: IN.CVRIERS.ALLEY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A fish (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SHV.LANE.1658 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = T.M.B. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Currier's Alley (now St Bride Street), lies in the ward of Farringdon Without, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2055
- Object name:
- The Fish
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- T.B.
- Related people:
- Related events:
- Related places:
Currier's Alley (St Bride Street), ward of Farringdon Without, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1658
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.66 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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