Date:1812
Description:
Birmingham copper penny token, 1812
Diameter 35mm
The obverse features two hands joined above the date within a central ring. The inscription around the outside reads 'UNION COPPER COMPANY/ BIRMINGHAM'. The reverse features the value within a central ring and the inscription 'FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION' around the outside, with a flower below flanked by dots. The Napoleonic Wars led to a shortage of regal coinage in the early 19th Century. From 1811 to about 1820 many businesses and companies produced their own 'token' copper and silver coinage, of which this is an example.
Click on an item to view details for that resource
Birmingham copper penny token, 1812 Diameter 35mm The obverse features two hands joined above the ...
Share:
Donor ref:LEAMG : M4271.1994.7 (66/17092)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
Copyright information: Copyrights to all resources are retained by the individual rights holders. They have kindly made their collections available for non-commercial private study & educational use. Re-distribution of resources in any form is only permitted subject to strict adherence to the usage guidelines.