Birmingham Mining and Copper Company Halfpenny Token

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Date:1791

Description:

English copper halfpenny token, 1791

Diameter 30mm

The obverse features the cornucopia or horn of plenty with a stork above and the inscription 'HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT'. The reverse features a seated classical female figure holding a fasces. The fasces is a bundle of sticks bound together signifying unity and authority. The inscription reads 'BIRMINGHAM MINING AND COPPER COMPANY 1791'.

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Birmingham Mining and Copper Company Halfpenny Token

English copper halfpenny token, 1791 Diameter 30mm The obverse features the cornucopia or horn of plenty ...

Birmingham Mining and Copper Company Halfpenny Token

English copper halfpenny token, 1791 Diameter 30mm The obverse features the cornucopia or horn of plenty ...

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Warwickshire unspecified or out of county Numismatics Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Coins, Tokens & Medals Business, Trade & Industry Base Metals - Copper, Tin, Aluminium, Zinc Advertising & Signs

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M995.1926.102 (66/16624)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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