Penny Token by William Booth (reverse)

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Date:1811

Description:This penny token was manufactured by William Booth, the notorious forger. He moved to Perry Barr in the early eighteenth century and produced tokens such as these as a cover for his forging activities.

Various other material relating to Booth is available on this site by searching under Booth.

Related themes:

Perry Barr Coins and Minting Booth, William 1801 - 1836 (Late Georgian period & the Industrial Revolution)

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Donor ref:Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery 1979 N40 (16/5331)

Source: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery , Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

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