Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Sun
Nehemiah Drought issued this trade token, worth a farthing, for their business in Tooley Street, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 436; Obv inscription: NEHEMIAH.DROVGHT (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = The sun (in field); Rev inscription: IN.S.TOVLES.STREETE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = N.M.D. (triad of initials in Roman capitals).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/1169
- Object name:
- The Sun
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Drought, Nehemiah
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.20 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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