© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Winetavern Street Type token Double-headed eagle and shield ND
| Pewter | 0.8 g | - |
| Location | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Years | 1250-1300 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#322991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with barry of nine
Comment
Mitchiner-Skinner Series D46. There is a variety of anepigraphic designs, some exchanging reverse types.Named after Winetavern Street in Dublin, where a hoard of these jetons was found, presumed imported from England. A large hoard was previously found in London.
Because of the size of the hoards, these jetons are presumed to have been used as small change. Their use stopped when Edward I introduced the farthing and halfpenny, possibly because they were made illegal at that time (which may have been the reason for the deposition of the Winetavern Street Hoard).
