Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler

Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler

£20.00
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Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler
  • Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler
  • Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler
  • Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler
  • Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler
Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler

Melton Mowbray Leicestershire 1668 Trade Token Halfpenny - John Brown Chandler

£20.00

An original 17th-century copper alloy halfpenny trade token issued in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, dated 1668. Issued by John Brown, a local chandler (candle maker).

Design Details

  • Obverse: Features a stick of dipped candles in the central field, with the letter B above and initials I • A below. Surrounded by the legend:

    IOHN • BROWN • CHAVNDLER

  • Reverse: Central field displays the text HIS HALF PENY 1668 in three lines. Surrounded by the legend:

    IN • MELTON • MOWBRAY

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