Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1656
The Eagle and Child
Henry Stone issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Minories, Portsoken Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1946; Obv inscription: HENRY.STONE.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = An eagle and child (in field); Rev inscription: THE.MINORIES.1656 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = H.S.S. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also token number 7347 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.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN17880
- Object name:
- The Eagle and Child
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- H.S.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1656
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.90 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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