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love token
Object Type
love token
Museum number
1952,0904.240
Description
Copper alloy love token.
(whole)
Inscription in centre surrounded by decorative flourishes (love token).
(obverse)
Druid's head surrounded by a thin oak leaf wreath (host trade token).
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Parys Mining Company
Production date
1787-1797
(minted)
early 19thC
(re-engraved; or later)
Production place
Issued in:
Isle of Anglesey
Issued in:
London (England)
Made in:
British Isles
(re-engraved)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter:
29 millimetres
Weight:
12.960 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
tree/bush
holy person/ascetic
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Ella Pierrepont Barnard
Acquisition date
1952
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1952,0904.240