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1 Penny Birmingham and Risca Copper Company
1811 year| Copper | 18.5 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#49853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Central denomination with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE IN BIRMINGHAM *
ONE
PENNY
TOKEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Birmingham and Risca Copper Company) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. However, the use of copper for coins was eventually phased out in favor of other metals, such as bronze and nickel-brass, due to the wear and tear that copper coins experienced from circulation. This coin's composition of copper makes it a unique piece of history, offering a glimpse into the materials and techniques used in coin production during the early 19th century.
