1811 BIRMINGHAM AND SWANSEA PENNY TOKEN

A scarce penny token from 1811, issued during the Napoleonic Wars when official coinage was in short supply. This piece represents the Birmingham and Swansea token series, privately minted by local businesses to facilitate everyday commerce.

The token exhibits fine historical detail and patina consistent with age. An excellent example for collectors of British numismatic history, trade tokens, and early 19th-century artefacts. Highly sought after by specialists in provincial currency and Industrial Revolution memorabilia.