Object number
57/263
Description
Trade token issued in the late 18th C. Used to trade during times of coin shortages or advertising purposes. Issued in Bury.
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 'Bury', and features a shield design on one side with text 'the commerce of Britain' with an image and text 'Success to the plough and fleece' on the other. It is not known which of multiple places known as 'Bury' this was issued from.
Physical description
1 token: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Bury] // No. 40. // [pencil sketch]
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