The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

Birmingham, Workhouse, One Shilling, bust of Lord Nelson left, rev. value, edge grained, 5.53g/12h (DH 4); Union Mill, copper check, 1796, no. 670, 14.23g/5h (DH 37) [2]. First with minor scuffing, otherwise good very fine and patinated, rare, second about very fine (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

DH 4 only illustrated. The New Union Mill, Holloway head, opened in 1796, is now owned by Birmingham city council and used by the Birmingham Art Trust