1811 BIRMINGHAM WORKHOUSE SHILLING TOKEN DENMARK The 1990 Gold Double Sovereign

The 1990 Gold Double Sovereign Two Pounds features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a classic design on the reverse

This copper quarter-penny exhibits minimal handling wear with sharp strike detail and original lustre largely intact—a premium example of this modest denomination

The coin’s Good Very Fine condition preserves much of the design’s detail

this coin retains much of its original detail with only minimal signs of wear

this piece honours one of literature's most iconic characters

1811 BIRMINGHAM WORKHOUSE SHILLING TOKEN DENMARK The 1990 Gold Double SovereignA scarce workhouse token from Birmingham, struck in 1811 during a pivotal moment in British history. This shilling token was issued by the workhouse authority as an internal medium of exchange, reflecting the administrative systems of the Napoleonic era. Workhouse tokens provide direct insight into early 19th century poor relief and institutional life. This piece documents the practical economy of the workhouse, where such tokens facilitated