token; trade penny (Union Copper Company Birmingham)

Production date
1812
 Description
Penny trade token issued by the Union Copper Company Birmingham. Decorated with pair of clenched hands on the obverse. Later Braford Workhouse counter mark on this token. Ornamental pattern on both sides worn off.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1812
Production place
England
Signature & date
Embossed on the obverse is " UNION COPPER COMPNAY BIRMINGHAM 1812". On the reverse is "FOR PUBLIC ACCOMODATION ONE PENNY TOKEN". Counter marked "BRADFORD WORKHOUSE".
Associated date
1812
Associated place
Birmingham/West Midlands/England
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.7cm (Dia 1 7/16")
Accession number
1977-040-013

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