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1 Farthing Co. Durham - Gateshead / J. Harrop
1814 year| Copper | 2.767 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.767 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#42302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering on seven lines; top two curved, middle three straight, lower two curved. Toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHN HARROP
GROCER & TEA · DEALER
1814
BRIDGE END GATESHEAD
Comment
Batty#71Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Co. Durham - Gateshead / J. Harrop) 1814 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of private token coins like this one.
