Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1651
The Chequer Board
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Chequer Board, in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 79; Obv inscription: AT.THE.CHECKER.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A chequer-board (in field); Rev inscription: SOVTHWARKE.1651 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.I.R. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, 96.66/1040, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2118
- Object name:
- The Chequer Board
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- I.R.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1651
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.92 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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