Very rare Josiah Blackwell's Birmingham (Warwickshire) farthing token undated. Obverse: Legend on five lines: "J. BLACKWELL GROCER 84 SNOW-HILL BIRMINGHAM H.H.". Reverse: Bust of Queen Victoria to left with legend: "VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN". Plain edge. Listed in Withers' "The Token Book 2" as "RR - VERY RARE". Nice collectable condition with small edge bruise, see photograph. TB2 No. 310. Diameter 22.1mm. (↑↑) VF+. £55.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |