Sir Edward Thomason was the son of a Birmingham button maker, and a pupil of Boulton. He commenced business in 1793, and his factory was in Church Street. He was knighted in 1832 by William IV, in recognition of his works. He died at Warwick in 1848, aged 80 years.
Bronze proof Edward Thomason 1811 penny token:
Obv: Head of Edward Thomason left, in wreath of oak.
Rev: TOKEN FOR ONE PENNY 1811, in five lines.
Edge: Neatly grained ////////
W. 280a. Extremely rare, RRR

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