Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Wheatsheaf
Matthew Pearce, a meal man (someone who deals in meal crops, such as oats), issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Tooley Street, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 459; Obv inscription: MATHEW. PEARCE. MEALE. MAN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A wheatsheaf M.K.P. (triad of initials in Roman capitals around sign, in field); Rev inscription: ST.OLIVES.SOVTHWARK (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALF / PENY (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
See also, NN19861 and A11411, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2124
- Object name:
- The Wheatsheaf
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Pearce, Matthew
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 2.31 g
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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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