Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1667
The Portcullis
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for the town of Langport, Somerset.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Somerset number 175; Obv inscription: A.LANGPORT.FARTHING (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = L.E / 1667 (initials in Roman capitals with date below, in field); Rev inscription: MADE.BY.THE.PORTREEVE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A portcullis between I.M (initials in Roman capitals on either side of sign, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2230
- Object name:
- The Portcullis
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- L.E., I.M.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1667
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 1.31 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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