GREAT BRITAIN. Warwickshire. Coventry. Copper 1/2 Penny Token, ND (ca. 1790's). PCGS MS-64 Red Brown Gold Shield.
D&H-252. Obverse: THE BIRMINGHAM POET, bust of John Freeth right, wearing tricorne hat; Reverse: BRITONS BEHOLD / THE BARD OF FREEDOM / PLAIN & BOLD / WHO SINGS AS DRUIDS / SONGS OF OLD in five lines within wreath. Edge: MANUFACTURED BY W. LUTWYCHE BIRMINGHAM. The finest certified in its designation by PCGS, this brilliant Near Gem offers rather attractive eye appeal.
Ex: Christie's (12/1985) Lot # 336.
Estimate: $125.00- $175.00