Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1652
The Woolsack
John Martin issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Guildford, Surrey.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Surrey number 118; Obv inscription: IOHN.MARTIN (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A woolsack (in field); Rev inscription: IN.GILFORD.1652 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A castle (in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- N2255
- Object name:
- The Woolsack
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Martin, John
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1652
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 0.95 g
- Part of:
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- 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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