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1 Penny Bank Token
1813 year| Copper | 17.71 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.71 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#98786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value within inner circle, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JERSEY, GUERNSEY & ALDERNEY
ONE
PENNY
TOKEN
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Comment
There are several different minor varieties depending on the graining of the edge and die orientation. This token is the easiest token in the series to locate but is still considered rare. It is believed there are about two dozen examples remaining.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Bank Token) 1813 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper weighing 17.71g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Jersey, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute for official coins.
