Birmingham Token

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English copper token, Victorian

Diameter 22mm

The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing left and the inscription 'VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN'. The obverse features the inscription 'J. BLACKWELL/ GROCER/ 84/ SNOW.HILL/ BIRMINGHAM'. To the right of the 'B' in Birmingham are the initials 'R.H', possibly those of the maker.

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Birmingham Token

English copper token, Victorian Diameter 22mm The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing ...

Birmingham Token

English copper token, Victorian Diameter 22mm The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing ...

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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 : M4272.1994.93 (66/17155)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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