Stock from exchequer split tally, English, 1822.
1822
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An exchequer split tally, consisted of a stock (longer part) and a foil (shorter part), date 1822.
An exchequer tally dated 1822. The English Exchequer used tallies to record deposits from the mid-12th century until 1826. Notches show the amount paid; differently spaced notches standing for a penny, a shilling, £1, £20, £100 and £1000.
Details
- Category:
- Mathematics
- Object Number:
- 1860-30
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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Foil: 10 mm x 465 mm x 30 mm, .05 kg
Stock: 10 mm x 580 mm x 35 mm, .095 kg
- type:
- tally stick
- credit:
- Miss Bulley
