Record ID: LON-674BC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An eighteenth century brass token dated to [1723]. The reverse side illustrates a picture of Britannia facing left with the inscription ‘BRITAN’ to her left hand side and ‘NIA’ to her right. The bottom of the token indicates the possible date as [1723] although centuries of wear have blurred the numbers. The obverse side illustrates the head of George I (1714-27) facing right, with the inscription ‘GEORIVS’ on his left hand side and [E] ‘EX’ to his right. A similar example can be found in Seaby. 1973: 201.
Created on: Friday 8th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brooks Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.