Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
The George and Dragon
Richard Rathborne issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his busienss in Shad Thames, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 403; Obv inscription: RICHARD.RATHBORNE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = The Prince of Wales feathers, crowned (in field); Rev inscription: IN.SHAD.TEMES.1665 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = St George and the dragon (in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2121
- Object name:
- The George and Dragon
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Rathborne, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.02 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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