Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Bird and Wheatsheaf
Ralph Garner issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Fenchurch Street.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 985; Obv inscription: RALPHE.GARNER.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A wheatsheaf [Boyne - and a bird; possible this example is too worn] (in field); Rev inscription: FANCHVRCH.STREET (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.E.G. (triad of initials, in Roman capitals, in field).
See also token number 6891 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. Fenchurch Street lies in Aldgate Ward, Bridge Ward and Langbourn Ward, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/449
- Object name:
- The Bird and Wheatsheaf
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Garner, Ralph
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- Related places:
Fenchurch Street, Aldgate Ward & Bridge Ward & Langbourn Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.98 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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