Oops - but at least we know it must be before that date!Janice, it says the descriptive and historical notes were by Davis in 1895, but that does not necessarily date the coin. Sorry to be pedantic.
The last of Mikes cuttings mention Distinct Vision, I wonder what the date of that was and when did Gargory cease trading or sell his business?
Thank you so much for that link Mike; a very interesting read. It wasn't so much as not associating Dickens with Birmingham, but not associating Birmingham with Dickens but just Joe Gargery.Alan
You might be interested in this thread;
https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/charles-dickens-in-birmingham.28215/