1812 AD., England, Birmingham, One Penny Token.

England, Warwickshire, Birmingham, copper token, 1812 AD.,
Penny Token (37 mm / 27,20 g),
Obv.: BIRMINGHAM / 1812 / ONE PENNY , view of the Birmingham workhouse.
Rev.: ONE POUND NOTE / PAYABLE AT / THE WORKHOUSE / FOR 240 TOKENS , shield.
Edge: centre grained (\\\\\)
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The Birmingham Workhouse for the Overseers of the Poor was located in Lichfield Street, Birmingham and accommodated 600 paupers and children at its peak.