Warwickshire D&H 315 Meriden PennyObv: An archer shooting, FOR. THE. PRIZE. (around), ARCHERY below. Rev: The Prince of Wales crest, radiated, above a bow, quiver, and horn, MERIDEN TOKEN above, 1796 below. Edge: Plain. Good Very Fine and Choice brown. Slight wear to high points, but problem free. Rare. Although thought by some to be another specious token of Skidmores, it is possible that this was made for an archery society known as The Woodmen of Arden, which was comprised of the
1788 around
WHITCHURCH AND W
This is a ‘Double Token’ struck on a thick flan
Some handling
Issued to John Downing
Edge: PAYABLE AT
and America to her left
The chisel like tool featured on the arms are what is known as a brickaxe
inscribed MAG
Extremely Fine and holed at time of manufacture
Probably used as a trade token as well as a military medal
The Clach-na-Cudden stone is today buried in concrete