Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1651
The Mortar and Pestle
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business in King Street, Westminster, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1611; Obv inscription: IN.KINGS.STREETE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A mortar and two pestles (in field); Rev inscription: WESTMINSTER.1651 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = E.A.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
King Street lies in the City of Westminster, having previously been part of Middlesex. It has been recorded that it became part of Whitehall, see Plate 37 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 62, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VIII - Middlesex and Uncertain Pieces.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/699
- Object name:
- The Mortar and Pestle
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- E.M.
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Middlesex; King Street, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1651
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.09 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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