Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The King's Head
William Allen issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Gleen Alley, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 232; Obv inscription: WILLIAM.ALLEN.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A king's head crowned (in field); Rev inscription: GLEEN.ALLEY.SOVTHWAR (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.M.A. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19749
- Object name:
- The King's Head
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Allen, William
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- Related places:
Gleen Alley, Tooley Street, Southwark, London [Southwark], Southwark
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.78 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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