Post-Medieval — Late 17th century; 1685-1688
Token, plantation token
Tin plantation token or 'Part Real' produced during the reign of James II. On one side of the token is stamped the figure of the King astride a horse. On the reverse are four coats of arms linked by chains.
During the reign of James II (1685-1688) the value of tin collapsed. To help protect British owners of the tin mines from financial ruin the government began minting tin coins for use in the Plantation colonies of the West Indies and America.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 78.162
- Object name:
- token, plantation token
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- Production date:
- late 17th century; 1685-1688
- Material:
- tin
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 27 mm
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- On display:
- Museum of London Docklands: London, Sugar and Slavery
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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