Foil from exchequer split tally, English, 1822.
Foil (shorter part) from an exchequer split tally, 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:
- 1860-30/2
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 10 mm x 465 mm x 30 mm, .05 kg
- type:
- tally sticks (exchequer)
- credit:
- Miss Bulley
