Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1657
The White Lion
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the White Lion, in Tooley Street, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 429; Obv inscription: YE.WHITE.LYON.IN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A lion rampant (in field); Rev inscription: TOOLEY.STREET.57 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = T.A.C. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19849
- Object name:
- The White Lion
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- T.C.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1657
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 0.97 g
- Part of:
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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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