macarenses Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Copper, London Penny Trade Token 1800, obverse - man's head with possession written on a headband trying to swallow the world with devil in his head gathering up wheat, THE UNCHARITABLE MONOPOLIZER, WILL STARVE THE POOR, TAKE NOT WHAT WAS MADE FOR ALL, MORE WAREHOUSE ROOM WHEAT IS BUT 22 SHILLING A BUSHEL, reverse open hands dropping coins, THE CHARITABLE HAND, COME ALL YE DISTRESSED, WELL DONE. (There is also a later copy made of white metal: I have both). This is an amazing image from 1800 with an image that is worthy of the great caricaturists like James Gillray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Great token. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Wow! that's a great looking token if it really is from 1800! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Brilliant token! The message on the coin applies now just as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Thank you. Great token. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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