Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Grocers' Arms
John Shepherd, a grocer, issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business, in Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 89; Obv inscription: IOHN.SHEPHEARD.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = The Grocers' arms (in field); Rev inscription: SOVTHWARKE.GROCER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.S (in field, in Roman capitals).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1071
- Object name:
- The Grocers' Arms
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Shepheard, John
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.24 g
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- On display:
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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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