1811 BIRMINGHAM WORKHOUSE SHILLING TOKEN CHARLES III this coin would typically exhibit

this coin would typically exhibit moderate wear on the highest points of the design

this piece captures a significant moment in European history with artistic precision and lasting brilliance

An attractive mid-to-high quality example of 1880s Victorian coinage

with most of the original detail worn smooth

1811 BIRMINGHAM WORKHOUSE SHILLING TOKEN CHARLES III this coin would typically exhibitA scarce workhouse token from Birmingham, struck in 1811 during a pivotal moment in British history. This shilling token was issued by the workhouse authority as an internal medium of exchange, reflecting the administrative systems of the Napoleonic era. Workhouse tokens provide direct insight into early 19th century poor relief and institutional life. This piece documents the practical economy of the workhouse, where such tokens facilitated