Stockport sixpence
Obverse: hive surrounded by 15 bees; lettering = T. CARTWRIGHT, STOCKPORT. Reverse: sitting female, holding scales; lettering = SIX PENCE SILVER TOKEN 18… The tokens were used as a means of payment at the time due to a shortage of official coins.
Category 1
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MaterialSilver
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Size1.9 cm (Ø)
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OriginU.K
Category 2
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Reference NumberECT_14_0B70_033
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Thematic Catalogue14: Badges and emblems
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KeywordsTokens
Category 3
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Added To Collection1970
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DonorS. W. Gadge
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CuratorDr. E. Crane
