British Tokens

18th Century Tokens, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Riots [or the Second Anniversary of the French Revolution], 1791, a white metal medal, unsigned [perhaps by J.G. Hancock], monster of Sedition carrying flag with cap of Liberty on the staff, rev. snake basking in long grass, 34mm, 14.02g/12h (DH 34; BHM 360). Extremely fine £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: J. Wahl Collection, Davissons Mailbid Sale 18, 21 November 2002 (661) [from J.A. Bobbe September 1979]