© Mark240590
© Mark240590
1 Penny Birmingham and South Wales
1812 year| Copper | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Horse in centre and legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COPPER TOKEN
ONE PENNY
Edge
Engrailed.
Comment
Davis: This is another instance where the tokens were made for sale, as no firm or company existed as pretended in the legend.
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Penny coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, and private companies and individuals issued their own tokens to fill the gap. This particular coin was issued by a company in Birmingham and South Wales, and it features a unique design that reflects the region's industrial heritage. The coin's obverse (front) side features an image of a steam engine, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a shield with the initials "B" and "S" (for Birmingham and South Wales) surrounded by a wreath. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the region's industrial progress and innovation.
