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W91: Cornwall, St Mawes (Farthing): (1666)
O | The Vintners' Arms |
WILL KNAPTON AT S MAWES |
R | W S N |
IN CORNWALL 1666 W S N | |
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The substitution of "n" for "k" on the reverse was probably a phonetic blunder. |
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W93: Cornwall, St Neot (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
O | A shuttle |
WALTER HODGE OF ST |
R | W E H |
NEOT IN CORNEWALL W E H | |
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This is another common local name. |
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W94: Cornwall, Stratton (Farthing): (1652)
O | The Mercers' Arms |
IOHN CANN |
R | I C |
OF STRATTON 1652 I C | |
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This coin was assigned by Mr. Boyne to Stratton, in Wiltshire; but the Cornish Stratton was a more important place. Cann is a common local name; and, moreover, the token has been found in the neighbourhood. A priori, it would be difficult to understand Kilkhampton having a token, while its more important ancient neighbour, Stratton, went without. |
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W95: Cornwall, Tregony (Farthing): (1658)
O | H I S |
HENRY SLADE H I S |
R | The Grocers' Arms |
IN TREGONY 58 | |
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The issuer either subsequently removed to Truro, or had an establishment in both places. |
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