Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The [Mag]Pie Tavern
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued at the Magpie tavern, in Leadenhall Street.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1647; Obv inscription: AT.THE.PEY.TAVERN.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A magpie with a hoop (in field); Rev inscription: LEADEN.HALL.STREETE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = M.F.B. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Leadenhall Street lies within Aldgate Ward, Lime Street Ward and Bishopsgate Ward, in the City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/721
- Object name:
- The [Mag]Pie Tavern
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- M.B.
- Related people:
- Related events:
- Related places:
Leadenhall Street, Aldgate Ward & Lime Street Ward & Bishopsgate 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 1.02 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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