YORYM-6A4843: Mid 17th century token of Walter Metcalfe obv

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Unique ID: YORYM-6A4843

Object type certainty: Certain
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A mid 17th century halfpenny token issued by Walter Metcalfe (probably) in 1666. His location and business are unknown. A lot of these tokens were issued across the country in the late 1660s, presumably reflecting a shortage of official small change.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1666

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Stamped

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Token halfpenny
Obverse description: Horizontal date (1666) in centre (possibly surrounded by stars and flowers, but very worn) with inscription around.
Obverse inscription: Around: [WA?]LLTER METCALFE<br> Across: 1666
Reverse description: 3 lines of horizontal text across with inscription around
Reverse inscription: Around: IN [...]<br> Across: HIS HALF PENY

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: York (Unitary Authority)

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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