Object number
57/260
Description
Trade token issued in the late 18th C. Used to trade during times of coin shortages or advertising purposes. Issued in 1794 in Bungay.
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 Bungay in 1794. The token has 'Bungay halfpenny' on one side and an image of Justice with the text 'For change not fraud 1794' on reverse.
Physical description
1 token: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Bungay] // 1794 // No. 52. // [pencil sketch]
Production date
1794 - 1794
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