Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
The King's Head
William Dent issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Guisborough, Yorkshire.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Yorkshire number 98; Obv inscription: WILLIAM.DENT (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = The king's head in profile, crowned (in field); Rev inscription: IN.GISBROVGH.1665 (around field in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALFE / PENNY (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A903
- Object name:
- The King's Head
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Dent, William
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1665
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 2.22 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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