Object number
57/257
Description
Trade token issued in the late 18th C. Used to trade during times of coin shortages or advertising purposes. Issued in 1794 in Norwich.
Trade tokens were often issued in the late eighteenth century by merchants. They were used to trade during times of coin shortages but also for advertising purposes. This token was issued in 1794 in Norwich, and features an image of a castle and 'Norwich Castle' on one side and the text 'GOOD TIMES WILL COME' around an image of a suspended sheep on the other side.
Physical description
1 token: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Norwich] // 1794 // Norwich Castle. // [pencil sketch]
Production date
1794 - 1794
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