Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1668
The George and Dragon
James Bayley issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business at the sign of George and the Dragon, on Bankside, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 117; Obv inscription: IAMES.BAILLIE.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = St George and the dragon (in field); Rev inscription: ONE.YE.BANKSIDE.1668 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALFE / PENY / I.E.B. (in four lines of Roman capitals with triad of initials as bottom, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19702
- Object name:
- The George and Dragon
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- Artist/Maker:
- Baillie, James
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1668
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 0.92 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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