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Description: | A rare post-medieval copper alloy token from St Martin's Lane in London, although it remains uncertain which St Martin's Lane. It dates from the mid 17th century.Obverse: MARTIN.SNELLINGE = Pot of flowers (Legend starts at 6 o'clock)Reverse: IN. ST.MARTINS.LANE = S| M. E. Ref: Dickinson, London 2676A.Note: There was a specimen in the Norweb collection, published in Vol VIII under Uncertain, number 9315. Tim Everson, a specialist in post-medieval tokens adds that it is possible that this is only the second known specimen.NB: The FLO has not seen this artefact in person. Images and find spot information were kindly supplied via email by the rally organiser/finder.
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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