Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Anchor
William Christopher issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business at the sign of the Anchor, in Kent Street, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 284; Obv inscription: WILLIAM. CHRISTOPHER. AT. YE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = An anchor (in field); Rev inscription: IN.KENT / STREET / HIS.HALF / PENNY / W.A.C. (in five lines); square.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/691
- Object name:
- The Anchor
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Christopher, William
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 2.68 g
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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