Late 18th century token, from Bradwell-on-Sea (EHER 2014)

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Summary

A token from 1789 and inscribed on the rim with 'payable in Anglesey, London or Liverpool'. The precise findspot is unknown.

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Grid reference	TM 00 06 (point)
Civil Parish	BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Late 18th century - 1789 AD to 1789 AD)

Description

A token, from 1789 and inscribed on the rim with 'payable in Anglesey, London or Liverpool. XX.' Obverse: initials PMG and a faint legend possibly saying 'half penny'. Reverse: hooded figure looking left. The precise findspot is unknown. <1>

Finds

TOKEN (Late 18th century - 1789 AD to 1789 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX393 DESC TEXT: Bruce, K.J.. unknown. SMR.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance finds by M. Argent, Bradwell-on-Sea, before 1983 (EEX61788)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TM00

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