The 1867 Birmingham "W.B. Reeves" Token is a brass advertising medallion produced for W.B. Reeves, a hatter in Birmingham, and reflects the practical private tokens used when small change was scarce. This piece is a tangible example of 19th-century merchant tokens from the United Kingdom.
Obverse: Features a young bust of Queen Victoria with the date, closely resembling contemporary official farthings of the period. Reverse: Displays the merchant's name and business prominently, serving both as identification and advertisement for W.B. Reeves.
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Country: United Kingdom
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Year: 1867
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Denomination: Token (advertising medallion)
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Composition: Brass
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Size: 22.5 mm diameter
