Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1660
The King's Head
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at an unknown location.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Unprovenanced number 73; Obv inscription: TOVCH. NOT. MINE. ANOINTED (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A king's head uncrowned C.R (initials in Roman capitals on either side of sign, in field); Rev inscription: FEARE. GOD. HONOR. THE. KING (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A bible W.S / IN / 1660 (in Roman capitals around sign with date above, in field).
See also, 96.66/140, in the museum collection.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- NN19958
- Object name:
- The King's Head
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- W.S.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1660
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm, WT 2.11 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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