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1 Farthing (Lanarkshire - Glasgow / Cubie and Paterson's) ND
| Copper | 2.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend on two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLASGOW
FARTHING
Edge
Plain
Comment
Withers 7295.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Lanarkshire - Glasgow / Cubie and Paterson's) ND from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private company, Cubie and Paterson, in the early 19th century as a substitute for the official British farthing coin, which was in short supply at the time. This token was made of copper and had a distinctive design, featuring an image of a thistle on one side and the company's initials on the other. Despite being issued by a private company, the token was widely accepted as a form of payment in the Glasgow area and remained in circulation for many years.
