Communion Token (Aberdeen)
Issuer
Greyfriars' Church
Date1800-1900
Object NameToken
MediumWhite metal
ClassificationsTokens
Dimensions20 x 28mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013658
Keywords
Greyfriars' Church, which belonged to Aberdeen's medieval Franciscan Friary, was built in the early 16th century replacing an older church. The building, in Broad Street, survived with only minor alterations until 1903.
In 1903 Greyfriars' was demolished to make way for the new Broad Street frontage of Aberdeen University's Marischal College A new church, incorporating the south window from the old building, was provided as part of the new college complex.
