West Cumberland - Westhaven Colliery Token ND
| Brass | 5.62 g | 22 mm |
| Location | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1685-1688) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.62 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#302623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The word "LOWTHER" in cypher
Lettering: LOWTHER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Circa 1685 – 1690, England, a brass colliery token from West Cumberland coalfield in Whitehaven. In the 1600s Sir John Lowether was instrumental in developing the coalfields in Whitehaven, England, and the token bears his family’s crest and sir name.https://www.baldwin.co.uk/product/west-cumberland-whitehaven-colliery-copper-token-c-1685/
