Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Paper Money

Society of Industry, 1785, a silver award medal by J. Milton, robed figures of Peace and Plenty, beehive in background, rev. legend, un-named, 34mm, 13.35g (Stainton 1; D & W 137/286; MG 1046). Minor marks and scuffs, otherwise very fine; without the usual loop for suspension £100-150

The Society operated working schools for the children of the poor, training and working them as Jersey spinners. About 143 parishes were united in the scheme, the chief town centres being Louth, Alford, Horncastle and Spilsby (Stainton, BNJ 1983, p.139). Silver medals were given to some of the trustees (cf. DNW T6, 603 and M12, 26) and an additional 57 specimens were struck for sale to subscribers in 1785, of which this is presumed to be one