Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
The Rose ?
Thomas Lucke, a brewer, issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Mercer Street, Middlesex.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 1886; Obv inscription: THOMAS. LVCKE. IN. MERCERS (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = 1666 between two roses (in field); Rev inscription: STREETE.BREWER.HIS.HALF.PENY (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = T.M.L. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
See also, N2083 and NN17848, in the museum collectioon, and token number 8814 in the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 62, The Norweb Collection: Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750, Part VIII - Middlesex and Uncertain Pieces. Mercer Street, off Long Acre, lies in the City of Westminster, having previously been part of Middlesex.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/811
- Object name:
- The Rose ?
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Luck, Thomas
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- Related places:
Middlesex; Mercers Street, Long Acre, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm, WT 2.75 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
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