© Knoop
© Knoop
½ Penny Birmingham - Rose Copper Company
1811 year| Bronze | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#64341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Central horizontal denomination within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIRMINGHAM AND SWANSEA
HALF
PENNY
Edge
Diagonal centre milling
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Birmingham - Rose Copper Company) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was created during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, leading to the production of private token coins like this one. These token coins were issued by private companies and were widely accepted as a means of payment, demonstrating the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during times of economic challenge.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Birmingham - Rose Copper Company) 1811 coin.
