Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1651
Unknown
John Moore issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in New Brentford, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Middlesex number 19; Obv inscription: IOHN.MOORE.IN.NEW (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.M.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field); Rev inscription: BRAINTFORDE.1651 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = I.M.M. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, N2169, 2170a, and N2170c, in the museum collection, and token number 9086 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 62, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VIII - Middlesex and Uncertain Pieces. New Brentford lay in Hanwell parish, Middlesex; the area is now part of the London Borough of Hounslow.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2170b
- Object name:
- unknown
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Moore, John
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1651
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.80 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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