Número del objeto
57/260
Descripción
Trade tokens were often issued in the late eighteenth century by merchants. They were used to trade during times of coin shortages but also for advertising purposes. This token was issued in Bungay in 1794. The token has 'Bungay halfpenny' on one side and an image of Justice with the text 'For change not fraud 1794' on reverse.
Descripción física
1 token: metal
Historia del archivo
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Bungay] // 1794 // No. 52. // [pencil sketch]
Fecha
1794 - 1794
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Material
Técnica