Minter
John Chalmers
(1750 - 1817)
Engraver
Thomas Sparrow
(1746 - 1784)
Chalmers 1 Shilling
1783
Place madeAnnapolis, Maryland, United States
Silver
Overall: 7/8 in. (22mm)
INV.13884a
DescriptionDie struck silver token; on obverse, legend "I. CHALMERS ANNAPOLIS" around edge, rosette at end point; at center a wreath encircling two clasped hands; on reverse legend "ONE SHILLING 1783" around edge; at center a beaded circle enclosing a scene with a snake at top, below two birds holding a worm. MarkingsObverse: "I. CHALMERS ANNAPOLIS"; reverse: "ONE SHILLING 1783"
ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
Unidentified artist
22-25 April 1861
1945.580.37
