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½ Penny Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory
1811 year| Bronze | 9.6 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination across three horizontal lines within double inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT BRISTOL AND LONDON 1811
HALF
PENNY
TOKEN
1811
Edge
Centre grained
Comment
Several obverse varieties exist, with the flag to the left or right and the stern visible or not visible.Several reverse varieties exist, with differing typeface and consequently alignment of cemtre lettering to legend around.
Variety with bold thicker reverse lettering:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was created as a private token, issued by a company rather than a government, to serve as a form of currency in the Bristol area. This token was made of bronze and weighed 9.6 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size and denomination at the time.
