Stock from exchequer split tally, English, 1822.
Stock (longer part) from an exchequer split 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
