Provincial Tokens
Warwickshire Allin's DH 62
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
G.BRIT - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Item Description: |
1/2P 1796 G.BRIT D&h-62 WARWICKSHIRE - ALLIN'S E: MILLED \\\ Warwickshire DH 62 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 BN |
| Owner: |
farthing |
Set Details
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Owner Comments:
Warwickshire Allin’s DH #62
Obverse: A man leaning on a shield, a Union Jack in the background. Inscribed on the shield ALLIN'S PANORAMA GRAND EXHIBITION ADMITE. 1s in six lines PEACE AND GOOD WILL TO ALL MEN.
Reverse: CHEAP CLOTHES & YORK SHOE WAREHOUSE WHOLESALE & RETAILE in eight lines surrounded by the legend I . ALLIN HAY-MARKET BIRMINGHAM . 1796.
Edge: Milled \\\\\
Diesinker: William Davies
Manufacturer: James Good
Issuer: John Allin
Weight: 11.07g
Rarity: Common
John Allin was a tailor, clothier, and boot and shoe salesman with a business in the Hay Market, Birmingham. He was also the proprietor of a panorama (a Cabinet of Curiosities) at his shop. This token served as an advertising ticket for his show and business.
Atkins: Warwickshire 40
Davisson E-Sale #35, 10 June 2020
Ex: Mike Sussman
Bt. Bill McKivor