Masonic Copper Token Penny

c. 1900
Overview

Obverse displays a triangle containing a masonic emblem, surrounded by coded writing. Around all, an ouroboros symbol of a snake eating its tail. On the reverse Masonic emblem of a bell and rod surrounded by text. Plain edge.

Historical information

This is a masonic token given to Raymond Parker WARBURTON when reaching a certain level within the Royal Arch Chapter. The reverse inscription is a reference to Ezekiel 44:5 in the King James Version of the Bible: "And the Lord said unto me, Son of man, mark well, and behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears all that I say unto thee concerning all the ordinances of the house of the Lord, and all the laws thereof; and mark well the entering in of the house, with every going forth of the sanctuary."

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2025.2.30
Item type
Material
Width
34 mm
Height or length
34 mm
Depth
2 mm
Weight
13 g
Inscriptions and markings

On obverse "(LÉGENDE EN SYMBOLE) / KSHTWSST" standing for: "Hiram, Tyrian, Widow's Son, Sent to King Solomon” with "ADVANCED / SON OF MAN / MARK WELL" on reverse.

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Place made
United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
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Comparative significance criteria
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Last modified
Friday, 23 January, 2026
Completeness
100
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