Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Lion and Lamb
William Rivers issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Winchester Yard, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 497; Obv inscription: WILLIAM. RIVERS. IN. WINCHESS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A lion and a lamb (in field); Rev inscription: TER.YARD.IN.SOVTHWARK (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALFE / PENNY / W.M.R. (in four lines of Roman capitals with triad of initials as bottom, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19888
- Object name:
- The Lion and Lamb
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- Artist/Maker:
- Rivers, William
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 1.32 g
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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