Object number
57/268
Description
Trade token issued in the late 18th C. Used to trade during times of coin shortages or advertising purposes. Issued in 1793, in Sudbury.
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 1793 in Sudbury, Suffolk, and features a shield design on one side with text on the other. 'May the trade of Sudbury flourish' on one side and 'Probono publico // 1793' on reverse.
Physical description
1 token: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Token [Sudbury] // 1793 // No wrapping. // [pencil sketch]
Production date
1793 - 1793
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