© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Token - Far Famed Cake and Biscuit Co.
1897 year| Copper | 18.75 g | 38 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1897 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.75 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#111257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A long robed angel flying to right, blowing a trumpet held in right hand, and holding a ribbon banner in left hand. Hemisphere globe below. Toothed border within outer circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAR FAMED
A.1 CAKES
FAR FAMED CAKES & BISCUITS
ARE THE BEST
Engraver: Henry Grueber
Comment
The Far Famed Cake Company Ltd started in 1881 at Poplar, East London. It is now part of the massive J. Lyons and Company in the UK.In 1897 Queen Victoria celebrated the sixtieth year of her reign - a diamond jubilee. She would be Queen until 1901. This is an advertising token for promoting cakes and biscuits during the Queen's diamond jubilee.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Token - Far Famed Cake and Biscuit Co. 1897 item.
