Country ** Exonumia ** (Tokens - United Kingdom)
Type: Medal / Token
Year: 1894
Mint: Birmingham
Composition: Copper
Weight: 42.7 g
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Grade: VF/XF (Damaged Edge)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse:
Seated woman with, at her feet, a multitude of objects of commerce, agriculture, crafts, arts, etc ... In the background, two buildings, one of wich is in Roman style. Below, on the right, the name of the city of manufacture and on the left, that of the engraver. Legend at top.
Lettering:
AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE
H.B. SALE BIRM.
Engraver: H.B. Sale
Reverse:
In a knotted laurel wreath, legend on four lines and date at bottom.
Lettering:
NATIONAL // TRADES // EXHIBITION // BIRMINGHAM
1894
Edge:
Smooth
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Colección : Exonumia