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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Catbert, post: 488203, member: 12718&quot;]Not a stupid question. It means the <b>writing</b> or inscription on the edge of the token, if any. Many have words like &quot;payable in London&quot; (or another location) or other markings. So, in Dalton &amp; Hamer (the reference bible for Conder collectors) these distinctions are catalogued and rarity ratings are provided for many, but not all varieties. These inscriptions are essential to know, especially in determing value.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For example, on the Norfolk Norwich 13, there are the following inscriptions options:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>13 - RICHARD BACON COCKEY LANE</p><p>13a - PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS CLARK</p><p>13b - PAYABLE AT SOUTH SHIELDS AND LONDON . X</p><p>13c - CURRENT EVERY WHERE</p><p>13d - EMSWORTH HALFPENNY. PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE</p><p>13e - Plain (not in collar)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>13a and 13d are RRR or less than 12 made</p><p>13b and 13c are considered RR or less than 24 made.</p><p>The rest are common and, according to Arthur Waters&#039; notes, about 103,000 were made between the Norfolk Norwich 12 and 13 combined.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, aren&#039;t you glad you asked?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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