Record ID: LEIC-40E457
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern (Victorian) token two pence. Issued by the Greyhound, Loughborough. The reverse reads Hubbards Cricket ground and shows two cricket bats, bales and ball. The token advertsies Loughborough atheletic/cycling and cricket ground, which was situated behind the Greyhound. Its Leicestershire's oldest, opened in 1862. The ground later became the home of Loughborough Town FC. Their greatest achievement was beating Arsenal 8-0 in 1896.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-7A0E14
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy penny token of James Cooksey, dating to 1812. The obverse has an inscription around the edge reading WEST BROWICH & COSELEY, and inside this PENNY TOKEN 1812. The obverse has around the edge PAYABLE BY JAMES COOKSEY and inside IN CASH NOTES.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2012
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