Boy Bishop token. Bury St Edmunds Circa 1450 AD. Ca AD141-161

Ca AD141-161

Reverse: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P Minerva advancing right

Reverse: FELICITAS AVGG

Struck 41 AD

Otherwise  near VF

Boy Bishop token. Bury St Edmunds Circa 1450 AD. Ca AD141-161A 15th century lead alloy "Boy Bishop" token produced in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. The cult of St. Nicholas and its associated Boy Bishop tradition was widely celebrated every year in England from the early 15th century. Choristers would elect one of their number to be the Boy Bishop, who would assume the role of bishop from St. Nicholas Day on December 6th until Holy Innocents Day, December 28th. The chosen boy was dressed in full bishops robes with