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Description: | A complete copper alloy token of the late 17th century.The obverse legend starts with a rose at 11'oclock followed by HEREFORD . CITT[Y . ARM]ES. In the centre is a shield with the date above, 166? possibly 1662. The border of the shield has 7 saltires, the inner device is worn. The arms of Hereford is traditionally Three lions passant guardant argent with the augmentation of azure 10 saltires or Scottish crosses (diagonal) granted by Charles I for loyalty in a charter of 1645. The reverse detail is faint, the legend starts with a rose at 11'oclock followed by HEN [IONES] SWORD BERER. In the centre is a sword erect between H. I.Henry Jones, sword bearer, in the hearth tax roll of 1664 was taxed on one hearth (house) in the Bysters WardDiameter 18.6mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1.13g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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