GREAT BRITAIN. Birmingham. Taylor & Challen, Ltd. Minting Machinery Advertising Token, ND (ca. Late 19th Century). PCGS MS-63.
19.5 mm diameter. Struck in brass. Obverse: coin press; reverse: "TAYLOR & CHALLEN LD/ENGINEERS/BIRMINGHAM". A fascinating minting advertising token, struck in brass by Taylor & Challen, Ld., of Birmingham. An attractive example of the type with considerable luster and lovely mottled brassy patina.
Estimate: $100 - $150