Aberdeen Sand Token
Associated
City of Aberdeen
DatePossibly 19-20th Century
Object NameToken
Mediumlead
ClassificationsTokens
Dimensions32 x 1.2mm, 9.1gm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS019484
Keywords
Tokens of this type were issued by local authorities at seaside towns. They were not money-related but were used to gain control over the amounts of sand being taken from local beaches: only token-holders were permitted to remove sand.
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