1 Farthing - Samuel King (Dale End, Birmingham) 1838 front 1 Farthing - Samuel King (Dale End, Birmingham) 1838 back
1 Farthing - Samuel King (Dale End, Birmingham) 1838 photo
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1 Farthing - Samuel King Dale End, Birmingham

1838 year
- 3.35 g 21 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Trade tokens › Business tokens
Year
1838
Value
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Weight
3.35 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#181822
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

A pair of scales above large tea chest; 'Fine Tea' written on front of chest. Inscription above and below. Beaded border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROCER & TEA DEALER
DALE END

Edge

Plain

Comment

Dale End seems to have been an area of central Birmingham.