Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
The Mitre
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for the poor of Sherborne, Dorset.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference Dorset number 155; Obv inscription: SHERBORN / FARTHING / FOR. THE / POOR / 1669 (in five lines of Roman capitals, in field); Rev inscription: A mitre (no legend) (in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A27720
- Object name:
- The Mitre
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 1.31 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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