Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Rose and Crown
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Rose and Crown, against the Savoy.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2748; Obv inscription: THE.ROSE.AND.CROWN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A rose and crown (in field); Rev inscription: AGAINST.THE.SAVOY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = H.M.T. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, 966.66/1107, in the museum collection, and token number 8929 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, for a variant of this token. The Savoy lies off the Strand, in the City of Westminster, having formerly been part of Westminster, Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1107
- Object name:
- The Rose and Crown
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- H.T.
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Middlesex; The Savoy, Strand, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.11 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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