1 Penny 1788 front 1 Penny 1788 back
1 Penny 1788 photo
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1 Penny

1788 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Barbados
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Token
Year
1788
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1627-1970)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105236
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Small pineapple, date below

Script: Latin

Comment

Type I, small head, small pineapple, P#10.

Interesting fact

The Token 1 Penny 1788 from Barbados made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin that was issued during the colonial period in Barbados. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. In fact, some examples of this coin have sold for thousands of dollars at auction, making it a valuable piece of history for anyone lucky enough to own one.