Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Cock
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Cock, in Saltpetre Yard.
Boyne & Williamson (1889) reference London number 2741; Obv inscription: AT.THE.COCK.IN.SALT (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A cock (in field); Rev inscription: PETTER.YARD.1653 (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = W.E.B. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
The location of issue for this token is no longer known, the location of Saltpetre Yard, having been lost.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 11155
- Object name:
- The Cock
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- W.B.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.20 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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