Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Birmingham Riots [or the Second Anniversary of the French Revolution], 1791, a copper medal, unsigned [perhaps by J.G. Hancock], monster of Sedition carrying flag with cap of Liberty on the staff, rev. snake basking in long grass, 34mm, 16.01g/12h (BHM 360; DH Warwickshire 34). Usual die flaw on obverse and some digs in metal, otherwise very fine, scarce £60-£80