1812 PENNY TOKEN BIRMINGHAM

A rare 1812 penny token from Birmingham, representing a significant piece of British numismatic history. Issued during the Napoleonic Wars when official coinage was scarce, these tokens were produced by local merchants and manufacturers as practical currency substitutes. This example captures the craftsmanship and commercial ingenuity of early 19th-century Birmingham, a major industrial hub. Ideal for collectors of British tokens, industrial history, and period currency. A tangible connection to Regency-era commerce and the resourcefulness of wartime Britain.