Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Three Mariners
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Three Mariners, in Fresh Wharf.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1130; Obv inscription: AT.THE.3.MARRINERS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = Three sailors (in field); Rev inscription: AT.FRESH.WHARFE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = T.S.D. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also token number 6998 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. Fresh Wharf lay off Lower Thames Street in Tower Ward, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17491
- Object name:
- The Three Mariners
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- T.D.
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Fresh Wharf, Lower Thames Street, Tower 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 1.17 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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