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© Ginger (CC BY-NC)
1 Farthing (Lanarkshire - Glasgow / Retailers token) ND
| Copper | 2.6 g | 21 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#99308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Legend across three horizontal lines. A border of long teeth
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLASGOW
RETAILERS
TOKEN.
Comment
Obverse varieties exist depending upon position of bird relative to legend.Reverse varieties exist depending upon the presence and/or location of the period relative to the N (some pieces do not show the period owing to failure of the die).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Lanarkshire - Glasgow / Retailers token) ND from United Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency in the 19th century in Scotland, specifically in the Lanarkshire region. It was issued by local retailers as a substitute for the official British coinage, which was in short supply at the time. The coin was made of copper and had a value of one farthing, which is equivalent to a quarter of a penny. Despite its small value, the coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in everyday transactions. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency and trade in Scotland.
