Workhouse Token 1811 City & County of Worcester
Name/Title
Workhouse Token 1811 City & County of WorcesterEntry/Object ID
2025.1.57Description
A Workhouse Token, value one penny. 1811 issued by TheHouse of Industry (Workhouse)Context
On the Obverse: Worcester City Arms in centre with legend: “CIVITAS IN BELLO IN PACE FIDELIS which is the motto of the city of Worcester, and means ‘In war and peace, a faithful city’. Sometimes written 'Civitas In Bello Et Pace Fidelis', it is thought to refer to the City's support of the royal house of Stuart. In 1621 Worcester was granted a charter by James I declaring the City to be a county in itself, separate from the County of Worcestershire - 'The County of the City of Worcester'. This distinction came to an end with the reform of the local government in 1974.Cataloged By
Colin WhittleCategory
Coins, Tokens and Medals or Awards