Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Angel
George Silk issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business at the sign of the Angel, in Romford, Essex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference Essex number 268; Obv inscription: GEORGE.SILKE.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = An angel (in field); Rev inscription: ANGELL.IN.RVMFORD (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = G.E.S. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19928
- Object name:
- The Angel
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Silke, George
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.72 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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