pattern-coin
- Museum number
- 1926,0817.484
- Description
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Tin pattern on a round flan with a plain edge. (whole)
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Monogram of four initials with ones on the left inverted, crowned. Legend inscription all around with the beginning separated from the end by a small lis at the top-centre. Toothed border on outer rim. (obverse)
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A woman (Charity?) standing, holding an infant in one arm, and another by the hand, who holds a basket of fruit. A small lis at the end of the legend inscription which extends almost all around. Toothed border on outer rim. (reverse)
- Production date
- 1676-1684
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 21 millimetres
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Weight: 2.29 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- According to Peck catalogue "the pieces listed in this section have reverse designs or legends which point strongly to a private rather than an official origin. Most have one or both legends in English. The most common inscription THE POORES RELEIFE, which occurs mostly frequently is a typical 'petitioning' legend, quite unthinkable on an official pattern, and the style and workmanship of the five pieces which bear it are consistent with what might be expected of patterns submitted by private token makers. The edging, whether inscribed or grained, is in all cases relatively poor." According to the same source. "It has not been possible to date any of these patterns, but it is likely that the 'Poores Reliefe' pieces were made quite early in the reign: all are exceedingly rare."
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1926
- Acquisition notes
- Accompanying ticket has a value of £15 on it. Another one with the registration number upon it has "ex Lawrence 1910,86" written in pen on the front and a number of other references which are in the add. ID fields on the reverse.
- Department
- Coins and Medals
- Registration number
- 1926,0817.484
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: 1903, 862 (? ex-collector's number Murdoch)
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Miscellaneous number: 1910,86 (ex-collector's number E. G. Lawrence)
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Miscellaneous number: IV, 91 (ex collector's no. Montague)
