Original 17th Century English Trade Token issued at Thetford, Norfolk in 1669.

According to the original collector’s note accompanying the token, it is a ¼d (Farthing) trade token issued by William Flanner, who had previously served as Mayor of Thetford in 1657.

The note identifies the legends as:

* Obverse: William Flanner 1669

* Reverse: OF THETFORD / W F M (for William Flanner)

An attractive piece of English local and numismatic history from the reign of Charles II.

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Key Features

* Genuine 1669 English Trade Token

* Issued by William Flanner

* Thetford, Norfolk

* William Flanner served as Mayor of Thetford in 1657

* Original collector’s identification note included

* Weight: 1.12g

* Copper alloy construction

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Condition

Good circulated antique condition with expected wear, toning and patina consistent with a genuine 17th-century trade token.

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.

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What’s Included

* Original 1669 Thetford trade token

* Original handwritten collector’s provenance/identification card

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Specifications

* Type: Trade Token

* Value: ¼d (Farthing)

* Date: 1669

* Issuer: William Flanner

* Town: Thetford

* County: Norfolk

* Reign: Charles II

* Composition: Copper Alloy

* Weight: 1.12g

* Country: England

* Certification: Uncertified

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Why Buy From Us

* Carefully photographed and accurately described.

* Securely packaged for safe delivery.

* Original collector’s identification card included.

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Notes

Trade tokens were privately issued throughout England during the 17th century due to shortages of official small denomination coinage. Tokens linked to identifiable issuers and historic towns such as Thetford are popular with collectors of British tokens and local history.