Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Ape and Horse
Richard Poor issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 75; Obv inscription: RICHARD.POORE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = An ape on horseback (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SOVTHWARKE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = R.E.P. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field)
See also, NN19685, in the museum collection. See also,96.66/1056, for an example of a half penny token from this issuer.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19684
- Object name:
- The Ape and Horse
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Poore, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.67 g
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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