Description

1791 Birmingham Mining And Copper Company Halfpenny Token Pendant 12.7g Condition: Contemporary hole. Date almost obliterated but looks like 1791. Measures approx: 30 mm diameter. Weight approx: 12.7 grams. Composition: Copper. A Birmingham Mining and Copper Company halfpenny token . It could be polished and made into an unusual pendant. A trade token of the Birmingham Mining and Copper Company. After the failure of various schemes to provide Birmingham with its own copper smelters, the manufacturers set up the Birmingham Mining and Copper Co. Its formation was part of the reaction in the Midlands against the monopolistic practices of the Anglesey and Cornish mining interests led by Thomas Williams. * * * * * P hotographs show a coin & ruler for scale purposes. P hotographs are enlarged to show detail, they do not represent the actual size of the item. Please refer to the dimensions and weights given on each listing. Happy to combine postage for multiple purchases. 1. Please use the 'Add to Cart' not the 'Buy it Now' link. 2. Go to your cart by clicking on the 'shopping cart' top right of your page. 3. Discount should be automatically applied but if it isn't... 4. Use the 'request total' link to the right of the seller ID. 5. You will then be sent a revised invoice. Vintage or antique items have had previous owners and may show some wear and minor flaws. Noticeable imperfections are noted and take detailed images taken. txzj pxzj7571 txzj-11 txzj40 txzj41 txzj115