Poorly Located Find Spot record IPS 958 - Bronze half penny, Ipswich.
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Summary
A bronze half penny from Ipswich, diameter 2. Formerly recorded under IPS Misc.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1 4 (10000m by 10000m) Poorly located |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14NE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
A bronze half penny from Ipswich, diameter 2.85cm, was presented to Moyses Hall Museum in 1984 as part of the Harley Collection.
On the obverse side of the token the following appears "IPSWICH CROSS" ; 1794 in exergue; a depiction of the Market Cross surmounted by the figure of Justice. The following words appear on the reverse side .
"PAYABLE/AT/CONDER'S/DRAPERY/ WAREHOUSE/IPSWICH (written over six lines). The edge of the token is diagonally milled. In "Commercial Coins 1787-1804" by R C Bell, Corbitt and Hunter Limited, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1963, this token appears as "Suffolk Number 14" (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF2671 Museum Record Card: Moyses Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds.. 1984. BSEMH, card 1984-10/28 v, 1984. BSEMH, card 1984-10/28 v, 1984.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:36AM