Silver Token of Ricketts's Circus, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1793 - 1799. 1903.27.1

Obverse: Within wreath of palm branch, on l., and olive branch, on r., a crested shield of arms: viz, two swords inward on a chevron azure, three roses, two in chief, one is base, on a field or (or a field ermine); crest, an arm dexter, armored, wielding a scimitar. (N.B. these arms are those of Sir Cornwallis Ricketts, of The Elms, Gloucester.) Dentilated borde within partial wire rim.

Reverse: RICKETTS'S/ CIRCUS - Central dot; above insc., triple pendant festoon of leaves; below, oak branches to l. and r;, joined at center, with five acorns on each branch; at knot, above, small arabesque with dot above; below knot, oval rosette.