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Object name(s):
Norfolk token; token
Brief description:
Token, Norfolk farthing token of Christopher Hey, Watton, 17th century; obverse, Mercers' arms, crowned figure in shield; reverse, initials .H./C.M in beaded surround
Collection:
Norfolk Museums
Acquisition method:
untraced find
Associated concept:
archaeology
Associated concept:
currency
Associated person:
Hey, Christopher
Condition:
fair
Current location:
Not on display - In store
Dimension:
diameter
Dimension measurement unit:
mm
Dimension value:
16
Dimension:
weight
Dimension measurement unit:
g
Dimension value:
1.10
Inscription content:
CHRISTOPHER HEY
Inscription position:
obverse
Inscription content:
.H./C.M
Inscription position:
reverse field
Inscription content:
OF WATTON MERCER
Inscription position:
reverse
Material:
copper alloy
Object name:
Norfolk token; token
Object number:
NWHCM : 1998.510.57
Object production date:
1600-1699
Date - earliest / single:
1600
Date - latest:
1699
Object production place:
England
Responsible department/section:
Archaeology

Persistent shareable link for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/b672b204-cfb6-32e8-a0e8-3a155ed48080

Use licence for this record: CC BY-NC

Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/b672b204-cfb6-32e8-a0e8-3a155ed48080, Norfolk Museums, CC BY-NC

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