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Tokens - Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse - AR Sixpence Token Grpoup [2] 1812 A.D.
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. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Noble, no.1788 (part).
Acquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by an old coin ticket.
LITERATURE:
Davis-19c, D.22; MS65 NGC.
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