Withymoor Scythe Works Token

Made:: 1814 in England

issuer:: James Griffin and Sons

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Trade token of Withymoor Scythe Works, 1814. Copper; milled edge; 35mm diameter. obverse: scythes, tools, spades; legend, one pound note for 240 tokens payable by Jas Griffin & Sons. reverse: tilt hammer and shearing machine operated by beam engine; legend, Withymoor Scythe Works one penny 1814 (Staffs 124)

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Category:: Coins, Medals & Tokens

Object Number:: 1966-61

Measurements:: diameter: 35 mm

type:: token

taxonomy:

visual and verbal communication
exchange medium

credit:: Seaby, B.A. Ltd.

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