Ca.1889-1890 Farthing - Bovril Advertising, Paris & London, England

Country: Southampton, Hampshire, England
King: George III (1760-1820) Admiral Earl Howe
Type: Token
Years: 1899-1890
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/48 Shilling (1/960)
Currency: Conder Tokens
Grade: XF
Composition: Copper
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: -

Obverse:
Legend on five lines.

Lettering:
BOVRIL -*- 30 FARRINGDON ST. LONDON -*- 5 RUE DE PALESTRO PARIS

Reverse:
Legend across centre and around periphery.

Lettering:
BOVRIL
LE PLUS MERVEILLEUX ALIMENT DU SIECLE

Edge:
Smooth

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

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Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens