Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1664
The Dolphin ?
Richard Hamerton issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for his business in Clonmell, Ireland.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference Ireland number 180; Obv inscription: RICHARD.HAMERTON (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A bridge of five arches on which is a stag pursued by a dog (in field); Rev inscription: IN.CLONMELL (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A dolphin 16[...] (date below sign, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19952
- Object name:
- The Dolphin ?
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Hamerton, Richard
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1664
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 22 mm, WT 2.18 g
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- On display:
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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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