© elfreeman
© elfreeman
Farthing - London Fleet Bridge / W. Wall ND
| Copper | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1648-1672 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 1674 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#176477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Merchant's initials central within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· W ·
W · M
AT · FLEET · BRIDGE · * ·
Comment
Searches to identify this particular merchant have so far been unsuccessful.Any contributions or reference sources gratefully received.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Farthing - London (Fleet Bridge / W. Wall) ND (1648-1672) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England. The coin was minted during the Commonwealth period, which saw a breakdown in the traditional monetary system due to the Civil War and the execution of King Charles I. As a result, a variety of unofficial tokens, like this one, were issued by private individuals and businesses to fill the need for small change. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in British history.
