Numero oggetto
57/265
Descrizione
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 'Bury', and features the text 'Payable at Jams Goers // Ironmongers // Bury' with an image and text 'Success to the plough and fleece' on the reverse.
Descrizione fisica
1 token: metal
Storico archivio
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Bury] // No wrapping. // [pencil sketch]
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