CONDER TOKENS, Warwickshire. Birmingham. John Freeth, poet and innkeeper. 1731-1808. CU Penny Token (33mm, 19.63 g, 6h). Struck 1790s.Electronic Auction 495 British Tokens, Copper Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CONDER TOKENS, Warwickshire. Birmingham. John Freeth, poet and innkeeper. 1731-1808. CU Penny Token (33mm, 19.63 g, 6h). Struck 1790s. THE BIRMINGHAM POET, bust right, wearing hat / BRITONS BEHOLD/ THE BARD OF FREEDOM/ PLAIN & BOLD/ WHO SINGS AS DRUIDS/ SUNG OF OLD within wreath. Edge: MANUFACTURED BY L LUTWYCHE BIRMINGHAM. D&H 30. Brown surfaces with hints of iridescent toning, area of weak strike. Near EF. |