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token
Object Type
token
Museum number
1870,0507.1446
Denomination
halfpenny
Description
Metal alloy token.
(whole)
The Freemasons' Arms including shield depicting three castle towers (in two, one formation) parted by chevrons, otter supporters with ribs, the crest of a ball with a bird perched upon it at the top and inscribed motto on a ribbon at the bottom. Legend inscription.
(obverse)
Masonic design: winged cherub, surmounted by a letter with downwards emitting rays, accompanied by masonic emblems including stonemasons tools, all within triangle, inscription on three sides. Legend inscription.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
The Black Horse
Production date
18thC
Production place
Issued in:
London (England)
Issued in:
Dublin (city)
Materials
alloy
Type series
English Masonic Token
Dimensions
Weight:
9.400 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Dalton & Hamer / The Provincial Token Coinage of the Eighteenth Century
(369d, p.138)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
heraldry
castle/fort
mammal
bird
cherub/cupid
tool/implement
stonemason
Associated names
Named in inscription:
George IV, King of the United Kingdom
Emblem of:
Freemasons
Acquisition date
1870
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1870,0507.1446
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
N. 23306
(old catalogue no.)