John Freeth, Copper Penny, c1796 Obv A bust in profile to right. Around the perimeter THE BIRMINGHAM POET Rev An inscription on five lines within an oak wreath BRITONS BEHOLD THE BARD OF FREEDOM PLAIN & BOLD WHO SINGS AS DRUIDS SUNG OF OLD Large leaves in wreath, large letters in inscription. Edge Plain (Conder p.160, 2; Atkins p. 203, 9; D&H Warwickshire 30)
Near choice uncirculated.