Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Naked Boy ?
William Lucas issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 63; Obv inscription: WILLIAM.LUCAS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A naked man holding a club over his shoulder (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SOVTHWARKE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.H.L. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, N2125, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19682
- Object name:
- The Naked Boy ?
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Lucas, William
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.59 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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- Creative commons usage:
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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