Covenanter's token

Description

Covenanter's token or communion token inscribed 'I am the vine', Scotland, 17th century

Museum reference

H.1995.607

Collection

Coins, Medals and Tokens

Object name

Covenanter's token, Communion token

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

17th century

Materials

Lead

Physical description

Lead; sub-rectangular

Associations

Covenanters
Previous owner: Bute Collection
Previous owner: Stein Collection

Exhibitions

• Inspiring Walter Scott (06 Aug 2021 - 08 Jan 2023)
  National Museum of Scotland

References

PSAS 1906-7, pp 466 & 604

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 1 »
scotland galleries »
kingdom of the scots »
reformed church