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Unique ID: LON-CC69E9
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Post Medieval copper alloy trade token, Williamson no.1355. Obverse, Horse and Dog in field, legend, IOHN . BAVET. Reverse, I.A.B in field with legend, IN . HOGG . LANE.
Diameter: 14.18mm
Weight: 0.33g
Notes:
Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1648
Date to: Circa AD 1674
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.33 g
Diameter: 14.18 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Class: English
Denomination: Token farthing
Obverse description: Horse and Dog in field
Obverse inscription: IOHN . BAVET.
Reverse description: I.A.B in field with legend
Reverse inscription: IN . HOGG . LANE.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
4 Figure: TQ3680
Four figure Latitude: 51.50258022
Four figure longitude: -0.04195915
1:25K map: TQ3680
1:10K map: TQ38SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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