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© PCGS
⅛ Penny Mac Gregor Laird; Trial
1274 (1858) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1274 (1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Penny (1⁄1920) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Schooner with value above and date below.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١/٤٠٠
١٢٧٤
Translation:
1/400
1274
Comment
Trial on a large flan that is possibly unique.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ⅛ Penny (Mac Gregor Laird; Trial) 1274 (1858) from Nigeria made of Copper is that it is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial piece for a proposed coinage system for Nigeria, but the design was ultimately rejected and the coins were never minted. As a result, only a small number of these coins exist, making them highly sought after by collectors.