Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Bull
William Foster issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business against Leadenhall Gate, Leadenhall Street.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1662; Obv inscription: WILL.FOSTER.AGAINST (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A bull (in field); Rev inscription: LEADENHALL.GATE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.D.F. (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:
- NN17766
- Object name:
- The Bull
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Foster, William
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- 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 0.78 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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