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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]
Provenance
Ex Noble, no.1788 (part).
Acquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by three old coin tickets.
Literature
Davis. 8, 9.
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LOT 2660
Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Shilling Token Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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