1 Farthing - Warren's Blacking London Fighting Cock
© donmart
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Advertising medallions |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1971) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Number | N# 80258 |
| References | Withers 2# 2980a Paul Withers, Bente R. Withers; 2013. The Token Book 2 / Volume 2. Unofficial Farthings and their Values 1820-1901. Galata, Llanfyllin, United Kingdom. David Thornbory Batty. Batty's Catalogue of the Copper Coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles and Colonies. Manchester, United Kingdom (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Large central ornamented numerals of a man shaving, using his reflection in a Wellington boot - all worked into the figure "30". Lettering around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WARRENS BLACKING
30
· STRAND ·
Reverse
A cock (rooster) in fighting attitude facing left, looking at his reflection in a polished Wellington boot. Lettering around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE EFFECT OF WARRENS BLACKING
· LONDON ·
Edge
Diagonal milling (thread milled)
© ZacUK
Comments
Robert Warren's London (Middlesex) brass farthing token undated.
Robert Warren manufactured and sold a liquid preservative used for keeping black leather supple.
Robert Warren manufactured and sold a liquid preservative used for keeping black leather supple.
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