Penny

An image showing ''Bath Grocer's Penny' - Obverse'

An image showing ''Bath Grocer's Penny' - Reverse'

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The obverse of the token depicts a view of the facade of a building with the inscription 'INDIA HOUSE' above. The legend reads: 'FOR M. LAMBE & SONS TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, BATH', with an exergue: '1794'. The reverse depicts a laden camel in the centre and the legend: 'TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES, AND SUGARS'.

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Object Details

ID:	ZBA2804
Collection:	Coins and medals; Special collections
Type:	Grocer's token - penny
Display location:	Display - Voyagers
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	1794
Exhibition:	Voyagers
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements:	Overall: 29 mm