1793 Rube Boy Halfpenny Birmingham Token

This is a British token from Birmingham and the obverse reads: BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY with a boy being a little “rude” hence the nickname “Rude Boy”. The reverse reads: INDUSTRY HAS IT’S SURE REWARDS with a shield and porcupines.

It’s a token reminiscent of U.S. Hard Times Tokens and is collectible. In this condition it can fetch up to $40 or more. There’s several other tokens dated 1793 and these coins can be most attractive in higher grades.

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