Essex D&H 5 Chelmsford Medals Rev: Ham over two casks

Rev: Ham over two casks

CHARING CROSS LONDON in exergue

although officially it was the Romans who are distinguished with that honor

Tokens and medals such as this that featured the female royalty would serve as beacons of fashion for the women of society

Essex D&H 5 Chelmsford Medals Rev: Ham over two casksObv: A building, SHIRE HALL on ribbon beneath. Rev: A crown and sceptre, KING AND CONSTITUTION inscribed on banner, 1794 below. Edge: PAYABLE AT CLACHAR & COS CHELMSFORD ESSEX. Uncirculated. Near gem. Faded red and brown with Choice surfaces. Ex. Eileen Judson (DNW 3 19 03, lot 1039) A trade token for William Clachar, a freeholder in Chelmsford. He was in business as a bookseller, bookbinder, appraiser, and auctioneer. Shire Hall was built shortly