Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Wheatsheaf
Francis Harris, a baker, issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business at Pye Corner (Giltspur Street).
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2249; Obv inscription: FRANCIS.HARRIS.BAKER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A wheatsheaf (in field); Rev inscription: AT.PYE.CORNER.HIS.1/2.PENY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = F.M.H. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, NN18063, in the museum collection. Pye Corner lay at the northern end of Giltspur Street, where it meets West Smithfield, see Henry A. Harben, A Dictionary of London (London, 1918), citing James Elmes, A Topographical Dictionary of London and Its Environs (London, 1831).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/910
- Object name:
- The Wheatsheaf
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Harris, Francis
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Pye Corner, Giltspur Street, ward of Farringdon Without, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 1.62 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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