LOT 2660
Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Shilling Token Group [3] 1811 A.D.
Obv: west view of the Birmingham Workhouse with legend: BIRMINGHAM 1811 ONE SHILLING, denomination and date below. Rev: central shield with legend above and below: ONE POUND NOTE FOR 20 TOKENS PAYABLE AT THE WORKHOUSE. Very fine-as struck, attractive slate-grey tone. Scarce.(13.99 grams total, 24-25 mm.). [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Noble, no.1788 (part).
Acquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by three old coin tickets.
Davis. 8, 9.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2660
Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Shilling Token Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
-
Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Sixpence Token Grpoup [2] 1812 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Obv: west view of the Birmingham Workhouse with legend: BIRMINGHAM 1812 SIX PENCE, denomination and date below. Rev: central shield with legend above and below: ONE POUND NOTE FOR 40 TOKENS PAYABLE AT THE WORKHOUSE. 4.49 grams total, 20 mm each.
Virtually as struck, attractive slate-grey tone. Scarce.
Ex Noble, no.1788 (part). Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an old coin ticket. -
Tokens - 17th Century Token - Bishopsgate AE Farthing Dated 1657 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Obv: EDM.MORRIS.WITHIN.B, around cable inner circle, a lion rampant. Rev: GATE.GOVLDEN.LYON.57, around cable inner circle, M over E A. 0.49 grams, 16 mm.
Good fine.
Found Hertfordshire, UK. -
Tokens - Haverhill Manufactory - 1794 - AE Token Dated 1794 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Obv: a man weaving in a loom with: HAVERHILL MANUFACTORY legend. Rev: a cypher IF within an oval, with crest of a wolf's head above with legend: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1794, with plain edge with lettering: PAYABLE AT IOHN FINCHAMS SUFFOLK. 10.02 grams, 29 mm.
Good fine.
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
![Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Shilling Token Group [3] Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Shilling Token Group [3]](https://timelineauctions.com/page/show_image.php?filename=../upload/images/items/213221.jpg&width=0&height=110&crop=0&heightc=110&widthc=110)