19th Century Tokens from the Collection of the Late Francis Cokayne

WARWICKSHIRE, Birmingham, Workhouse, Threepence, 1813, elevation of Workhouse, rev. rule britannia hura hura around crown in triple concentric circle, outer beaded border, edge centre-grained, 67.61g/2h (W 387, this piece). Light vertical graze on obverse and some minor rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine with a little original colour, UNIQUE £1,500-£2,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 19th Century Tokens from the Collection of the Late Francis Cokayne.

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Provenance: T. Lloyd Collection, Sotheby Auction, 10-14 May 1878, lot 278 (part); SNC April 1906 (26400); W.J. Davis Collection, Glendining Auction, 17-19 December 1919, lot 74