Object number
57/266
Description
Trade token issued in the late 18th C. Used to trade during times of coin shortages or advertising purposes. Issued in 1795 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 1795 in 'Bury', and features images and text on both sides. 'Payable at Charles Guests // Auctioneers // Bury' on one side and 'Going, a going // 1795' on reverse.
Physical description
1 token: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Bury] // 1795 // No. 24. // Charles Guest's // [pencil sketch]
Production date
1795 - 1795
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