1812 BIRMINGHAM WORK HOUSE PENNY TOKEN

An exceptional 1812 Birmingham Workhouse penny token, a significant artefact of social and economic history. Issued by Birmingham's workhouse during the Napoleonic Wars when official coinage was scarce, these tokens provided essential currency for local transactions. This piece reflects the resourcefulness of the era and the workhouse's role in the community. A compelling addition to any collection of British tokens, trade tokens, or social history memorabilia.