Post-Medieval — Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
The Brood Hen
This trade token, worth a farthing, was issued for a business at the sign of the Brooding Hen, at Battle Bridge, Southwark.
Boyne & Williamson (1891) reference Southwark number 147; Obv inscription: THE.BROOD.HEN.AT.BATLE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = A hen sitting (in field); Rev inscription: BRIDG.IN.SOWTHARKE (around field, in Roman capitals) Device = L.E.S. (triad of initials in Roman capitals, in field).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 96.66/132
- Object name:
- The Brood Hen
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- L.S.
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- Production date:
- mid 17th century; 1648-1673
- Material:
- copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 1.04 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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