Tower Hamlets Numismatics

This site is intended both to show the range of numismatic items from the area and also to provide detailed listings for those who require more information.

• National Coinage
• 17th Century Tokens
• 18th Century Tokens
• 19th Century Tokens
• Medals etc.

Definitions

Tower Hamlets:

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets was created in 1965 by the merger of the former boroughs of Bethnal Green, Poplar and Stepney.

Numismatics:

The collection and study of money (and coins in particular)

Coinage:

Small pieces of metal, usually, flat and circular, again usually, authorized by a government for use as money.

Tokens:

Coin like objects exchangeable for goods or services but not authorised (some rare exceptions) by a government for use as money.

Medals:

A flat piece of metal (not always) stamped with a design or an inscription commemorating an event or a person, often given as an award.

version 2.12 - Last updated February 5th. 2022