Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1668
The Salutation
Henry Boddy issued this trade token, worth a half penny, for his business in Rotherhithe, Surrey.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Surrey number 246; Obv inscription: HENRY.BODDY.AT.THE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = Salutation, two men bowing (in field); Rev inscription: IN.REDRIF.1668 (around field,. in Roman capitals) Device = HIS / HALF / PENY (in three lines of Roman capitals, in field).
Rotherhithe formerly formed part of Surrey, it now lies within the London Borough of Southwark.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/962
- Object name:
- The Salutation
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Boddy, Henry
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Surrey; Rotherhithe [Redriff], Southwark, London [Southwark], Southwark
- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1668
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 1.33 g
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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