Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
The Arms of King's Lynn
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for King's Lynn, Norfolk.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Norfolk number 63; Obv inscription: KINGS.LYN / FARTHING / 1669 a rose above and below (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field); Rev inscription: Arms of Lynn - three conger eels' heads crest, a cross crosslet fitchee in the mouth of each (no legend) (in field).
See also, N2191 and N2192, in the museum collection, for earlier issues of this token.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2193
- Object name:
- The Arms of King's Lynn
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1669
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 2.33 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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