Provincial Tokens
Warwickshire Birmingham DH 58
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
G.BRIT - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Item Description: |
1/2P 1795 G.BRIT D&h-58 WARWICKSHIRE - BIRMINGHAM E: PAYABLE IN LONDON Warwickshire DH 58 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 58 BN |
| Owner: |
farthing |
Set Details
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Owner Comments:
Warwickshire Birmingham DH #58
Obverse: Shield bearing four hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog INDUSTRY HAS IT'S SURE REWARD.
Reverse: Britannia seated, holding a spear in her right hand and leaning on a shield RULE BRITANNIA Ex: 1795
Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON the remainder engrailed
Diesinker: Thomas Wyon
Manufacturer: Peter Kempson
Rarity: Rare
The shield and crest are those of the Hardy family. The token was made for general use in commerce.
Atkins: Warwickshire 37
Heritage Sale, 18 June 2023