Farthing token of William Bateman, Great Yarmouth, 1656
Two reverse dies are known for this token.
(Norwich Castle)
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Farthing token of William Bateman, Great Yarmouth, 1656
Two reverse dies are known for this token.
(Norwich Castle)
Norfolk Token Project 
I would very much like to know more about the source and significance of this merchant’s mark.
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It’s a standard form of Merchant’s mark, with the issuer’s initials or monogram surmounted by a number 4 like symbol
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Is that crescent shaped item the bugle?
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Yes
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Do you think there’s any possible connection to the cog/galleon type ship shape used on the merchants mark for The Strangers?
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