Trade Token (c. 1667)
Dublin Core
Title
Trade Token (c. 1667)
Subject
Coin
Description
This is a trade token that is worth half a penny. It was used at Robin Hood and Little John Tavern in Chiswell Street and was issued by John Tomlinson. Chiswell Street is near Finsburyfields where people practiced archery. This coin shows Robin Hood holding a bow and arrow with Little John behind him. It was made from a copper alloy. The diameter is 19mm and the weight is 1.53 grams. The coin was made sometime between 1643 and 1673.
Source
Publisher
Date
c. 1667
Contributor
Rachel Blackburn
Type
Still Image
Coverage
England
Early Modern Era (c. 1500-1750)
1667
Early Modern Era (c. 1500-1750)
1667
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Copper alloy coin
Physical Dimensions
Diameter 19 mm; Weight 1.53 g
Files
Collection
Citation
“Trade Token (c. 1667),” Medieval Hollywood, accessed September 29, 2024, https://medievalhollywood.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/99.