1796 Conder Token, Warwickshire, Birmingham 63 • Poorhouse/Beehive
by Larry on 14 Dec, 2011 02:26
This is a Gem prooflike token with similor treatment before a second strike, I believe. I have a lot to learn about similor and am seeking more information. : (
Die Sinker: Thomas Wyon Manufacturer: Peter Kempson
While fecit ordinarily inidcates the engraver, it seems that John Alston was a mint official. You know politics.
fecit Latin [ˈfeɪkɪt] (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (he or she) made it: used formerly on works of art next to the artist's name Abbreviation fec
Reply #1
by coinsarefun on 19 Dec, 2011 01:59
Love it Larry and great imaging as usual
I will be posting a new one I have purchased......I have bought one in ages!
Reply #2
by BCNumismatics on 20 Jul, 2012 20:50
Very nice,Larry!
It is extremely unusual to see a currency token with the inscription 'POOR HOUSE' as opposed to 'WORK HOUSE' or 'WORKHOUSE'.
