| Henry
Biggs’ Birmingham (Warwickshire) copper halfpenny token, undated.
Obverse: Bust of Samuel Johnson to the right with legend: “DR. SAMUEL JOHNSON”.
Reverse: Three lions rampant with legend: “PROMISSORY HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT”. Edge
inscription: “BIRMINGHAM W. HAMPTON OR LITCHFIELD”. This was issued by
Henry Biggs who was the landlord of a public house named either, the
“General Elliot”, or the “Dr. Johnsons Head”, located in Moore Street,
Birmingham. Good collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Warwickshire No: 71a. Diameter 28.5mm. VF+. £45.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |