Rare John Mappin's Birmingham (Warwickshire) farthing token undated. Obverse: Legend on four lines, the top and bottom curved: "MAPPIN'S WARRANTED SUPERIOR CUTLERY". Reverse: Queen Victoria to left with legend: "MAPPIN TRUSS MAKER • 88 NEWHALL ST BIRMINGHAM •". Straight milled edge (|||||). Listed in Withers' "The Token Book 2" as "R - RARE". Reasonable collectable condition, see photograph. TB2 No. 751. Diameter 22.7mm. (↑↑) VF-. £10.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |