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love token
Object Type
love token
Museum number
MG.1512
Description
Copper alloy love token.
(whole)
Inscription in centre with decorative border.
(obverse)
Ribbon decoration above with bow; inscription in two lines; urn/vase with decorative sprigs.
(reverse)
Production date
1794
(re-engraved; or later)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter:
35 millimetres
Weight:
14.27 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Montague Guest / Catalogue of the Montague Guest collection of badges, tokens and passes: presented in 1907 to the Department of British and Medieval Antiquities.
(1512)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
flower
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Louisa Mendham
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Montague Guest
Acquisition date
1907
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
MG.1512
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
G.1512
Conservation
Treatment
: 05 Jul 2005