Isaac Perrins Prize-Fighter Warwickshire Penny 1789

Isaac Perrins Birmingham (Warwickshire) copper penny token dated 1789. Obverse: Bust to right with legend: “ISAAC PERRINS.”. Reverse: Legend: “BELLA! HORRIDA! BELLA!” within circle of leaves with: “STRENGHT AND MAGNANIMITY” around it and date: “1789” in exergue. Plain edge.  Isaac Perrins was a prize-fighter and fought Thomas Johnson at Banbury. Good collectable condition, neatly lacquered in the past, see photograph.

D&H Warwickshire No: 13. Diameter 34.5mm. VF. £60.00

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