Larger tally from exchequer tally and foil, English, 1822.
Larger tally from an exchequer tally set, 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:
- 1860-30/1
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 10 mm x 580 mm x 35 mm, .095 kg
- type:
- tally sticks (exchequer)
- credit:
- Miss Bulley
