1811 PENNY TOKEN BILSTON

A rare 1811 penny token from Bilston, a historic industrial town in the West Midlands. This copper token represents an important period in British numismatic history, when local traders issued their own currency during coin shortages. The token features period-appropriate design and patina consistent with its age. An excellent addition to any collection of British tokens, local history memorabilia, or industrial-era artefacts. Bilston tokens are increasingly sought after by collectors and historians alike. Condition and authenticity details available upon request. A genuine piece of early 19th-century British commerce.