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½ Penny Non-local - Royal Exchange
1812 year| Copper | 11.99 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.99 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#432218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of a building with lettering above and in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
ROYAL EXCHANGE
Edge
Centre grained
Comment
Withers lists this token as non-local, citing a lack of evidence attributing it to Wednesbury and Abel Round.
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny coin from the United Kingdom, issued in 1812, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from this era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the Token ½ Penny was made of copper, which was a more affordable and accessible material. This coin was also unique because it was issued by the Royal Exchange, a private company that was granted permission by the government to produce coins for circulation. The coin's design featured the image of a crowned shield with the initials "R.E." (Royal Exchange) on either side, and it was only valid for use within the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
