Convict Love Token - 1845 - Richard George
Transcription
Back
Pierced token engraved with stippled text, the first line curved:
HENRY TEAGUE
WHEN YOU . DO
SEE . THIS . MIND
. AND . REMEMBER.
ME . RICHARD .
. GEORGE .
1845
Front
Pierced token engraved with a number of stippled designs and text. The profile of the heads of a man and a woman facing each other, on either side of a floral [thistle?] design, are surrounded by a number of symbols, including a fish, fork, wineglass, jug, crossed keys, star, anchor and a snake. Initials below the heads are:
R . G
In a circle below this is engraved:
RIN
G
At the base is the date:
18 . 45
Diameter
36.0 mm
Copyright: National Museum of Australia
