Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
The Swan
Phillip Johnson issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Wapping, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 3315A; Obv inscription: PHILLIP.IOHNSON.AT.YE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A swan (in field); Rev inscription: IN.WAPPEN.1666 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = P.A.I. (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:
- N2150
- Object name:
- The Swan
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Johnson, Phillip
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Middlesex; Wapping, Tower Hamlets, London [Tower Hamlets], Tower Hamlets
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.75 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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