Token - Bovril (Farthing-sized; French type) ND (1889-1890) front Token - Bovril (Farthing-sized; French type) ND (1889-1890) back
Token - Bovril (Farthing-sized; French type) ND (1889-1890) photo
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Token - Bovril Farthing-sized; French type ND

 
Copper 2.25 g 21 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Years
1889-1890
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.25 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#55442
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Legend across centre and around periphery.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BOVRIL
LE PLUS MERVEILLEUX ALIMENT DU SIECLE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bovril is the trademarked name of a thick, salty meat extract, developed in the 1870's.