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Description: | A late 17th-century octagonal token, issued by an overseer of the poor in the name of the Bailliff (mayor) of Peterborough.
Obverse: 'Peterburgh halfe penny to be changed by the towne Bailif. 1670'.
Reverse: Arms of the Town of Peterborough (crossed swords with crosses in each quadrant).
D:23.5mm
Th:1.2mm
Mass: 3.7g. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Ashby, Steven - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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