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The E-Sylum: Volume 10, Number 10, March 11, 2007, Article 15 17TH-CENTURY TRADE TOKEN DONATED TO CHARD MUSEUM According to a press report, "A unique coin has been donated to Chard Museum, striking a strong link to Chard and its trading history. The coin was donated by a Norfolk coin collector and has caused a stir among the museum's council. Micheal Mussel, museum press officer, said: "Strictly speaking it is not a coin but a trade token'. "During the years between 1648 and 1672 there was a serious shortage of small denomination copper coins as Oliver Cromwell's commonwealth had failed to mint any. "He added: "The striking feature of the design is one of the earliest uses of the Chard Town Seal." "As far as the museum is aware, this is the first token of its type to reappear in the town." "Anyone knowing of other examples is asked to contact Roger Carter at the Museum." To read the complete article (an view an image of the token), see: Full Story Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@coinlibrary.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum | |
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