The 1867 Birmingham "W.B. Reeves" Token is an advertising medallion. Issued by W.B. Reeves, a hatter in Birmingham, these brass tokens feature a young bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse, similar to official farthings of the era, along with the date. The reverse prominently displays the merchant's name and business. These private tokens served as a form of small change or advertisement during a period when official low-denomination coinage was sometimes scarce.
