Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1659
The Leathersellers' Arms
William Hopkins issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Wapping, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 3312; Obv inscription: WILLIAM.HOPKINS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = The Leathersellers' arms (in field); Rev inscription: IN.WAPPING.1659 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.V.H. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
Wapping lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, having formerly been part of Stepney, Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 56.2/4
- Object name:
- The Leathersellers' Arms
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Hopkins, William
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Middlesex; Wapping, Tower Hamlets, London [Tower Hamlets], Tower Hamlets
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1659
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.93 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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