Owner Comments:
Warwickshire Birmingham DH #31
Obverse: A man standing behind a counter holding a set of scales. Various tools around and on the counter, PENNY TOKEN above and 1798 below
Reverse: An inscription in five lines, the last line being curved: BN. JACOB AUCTIONEER IRONMONGER &C. WELCH CROSS BIRMINGTON An auctioneer's hand and hammer between the fourth and fifth lines
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: Thomas Willets
Manufacturer: Peter Kempson
Weight: 19.13g
Issuer: Benjamin Jacob
Rarity: Rare
Benjamin Jacob was an auctioneer and appraiser, also an ironmonger, chaser and engraver at Hockley Road.
Atkins: Warwickshire 14
Davisson Sale #43, 20 March 2024
Ex: Spink Sale #19, 3 March 1982