Birmingham One Penny Token

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Date:1812

Description:

Birmingham copper penny token, 1812

Diameter 36mm

The obverse features the shield from the City of Birmingham's Coat of Arms. The inscription reads 'ONE POUND NOTE/PAYABLE AT THE WORKHOUSE/FOR 240 TOKENS'. The reverse features the Birmingham parish workhouse with the date below. The inscription reads 'BRIMINGHAM/ONE PENNY'. These coins were issued as poor relief and could be redeemed by local shopkeepers at the workhouse.

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Birmingham One Penny Token

Birmingham copper penny token, 1812 Diameter 36mm The obverse features the shield from the City of Birmingham's ...

Birmingham One Penny Token

Birmingham copper penny token, 1812 Diameter 36mm The obverse features the shield from the City of Birmingham's ...

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Workhouses Warwickshire unspecified or out of county Numismatics Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Health & Welfare Organisations Coins, Tokens & Medals Coat of Arms - Municipal & Regional Business, Trade & Industry Base Metals - Copper, Tin, Aluminium, Zinc

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M995.1926.330 (66/16817)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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