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1946.8.56

Copper commemorative coin with the image of Princess Caroline on one side and a portcullis on the reverse. [LKG 17/05/2010]

1946.8.56

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper commemorative coin with the image of Princess Caroline on one side and a portcullis on the reverse. [LKG 17/05/2010]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Basil Charles Allchin
PRM source Basil Charles Allchin
Date / Period
Date made: 1795
Date collected
By 1946
Acquisition information
Donated: 1946
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Diameter 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1946.8.56
Research and responses

http://www.bmagic.org.uk/objects/1885N1526.242: In the late 18th century the Royal Mint did not make enough low value coins to satisfy the growing demand for small change. As a result, many towns and cities started producing their own token money.

Search terms: Currency, Trade, Writing, Ritual and Ceremonial, Marriage, Commemoration, Token, Coin

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