Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Star
Richard Lomax issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the sign of the Star, in Harp Lane.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1313; Obv inscription: RICHARD.LOMAX.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals, in field) Device = A star (in field); Rev inscription: STARE.IN.HARP.LANE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.A.L. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Harp Lane lies in Tower Ward, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17616
- Object name:
- The Star
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Lomax, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.12 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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