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1 Farthing Whitehaven - Wilson Bragg and Co.
1812 year| Copper | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ship sailing to left within inner circle, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FARTHING TOKEN
1812
Edge
Diagonally centre-grained.
Comment
According to Withers, this was issued either by Wilson Bragg, a grocer or William Bragg, a painter and chair-manufacturer but the name does not appear in the business directories of the period. It has been reported that Wilson Bragg opened his grocer's shop in Whitehaven in 1812, after the publication of that year's directory and went out of business before the issue of the following one.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing (Whitehaven - Wilson Bragg and Co.) 1812 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the early 19th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens like this one. These tokens were issued by private companies and individuals and were accepted as legal tender in local areas. This particular token was made of copper and weighs 3.5 grams, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
