Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Shuttle ?
Henry Jordan, a victualler (someone who sells food or is licensed to sell alcohol) issued this trade token, worth a farthing for his business in Bishopsgate without, Bishopsgate Ward, City of London.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 302; Obv inscription: HENRY.IORDON.VITLER (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A waver's shuttle? (Boyne records as a roll) (in field); Rev inscription: WITHOVT.BISHOPGATE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = H.F.I. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also token number 6624 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 59, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VII - City of London.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/191
- Object name:
- The Shuttle ?
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Jordan, Henry
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- Related places:
Bishopsgate without, Bishopsgate Ward, City of London, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.06 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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