17th Century Farthing Token - Jonathan Browne, Cambridge Grocer (W.19)

17th-Century Cambridgeshire Trade Token – Jonathan Browne, Cambridge Grocer

An attractive 17th-century copper farthing trade token issued by Jonathan Browne in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

Token Details:

• Issuer: Jonathan Browne (Grocer)

• Locality: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

• Catalog Reference: Williamson / Boyne Cambridgeshire 19 (W.19) | Norweb 369

Design & Legends:

• Obverse: Tripartite initials I B W (for Jonathan and [W...] Browne) with a central star/mullet in the field.

  • Legend: • IN • CAMBRIDG

• Reverse: Shield displaying the official Arms of the Worshipful Company of Grocers (a chevron between two cloves in chief and a pepper bale in base).

  • Legend: • IOHNATHAN • BROWNE