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TOKEN
Unique ID: HAMP-EB8BB0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy farthing token issued by John Tuthill of Axbridge, Somerset dating to 1669. Obverse: initials TID in centre, inscription JOHN TUTHILL 1669. Reverse: angel facing, hands together in prayer, inscription OF AXEBRIDGE AT YE.
Ref: Williamson, Somerset 3; Norweb 3945
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1669
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 16.35 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st August 2013 - Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3688
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Jetton / token data
Class: English
Denomination: Token farthing
Obverse description: Initials T I D in centre with two stars.
Obverse inscription: * IOHN TUTHILL
Reverse description: Angel facing, hands together in prayer.
Reverse inscription: * OF AXBRIDGE AT YE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: St. Leonards and St. Ives
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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