© Bitteswell
© Bitteswell
1 Penny Birmingham and Swansea - Rose Copper Co.
1812 year| Bronze | 25.21 g | 35 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.21 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#176908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rose sprig in centre, legend around, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COPPER TOKEN
ONE PENNY
Edge
Centre grain, no legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Birmingham and Swansea - Rose Copper Co.) 1812 from United Kingdom is that it was made of bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. This coin was produced during a time when the British government was facing a shortage of copper coins, and private companies like the Rose Copper Company were minting their own tokens to fill the gap. The use of bronze instead of pure copper was likely a cost-saving measure, as bronze was cheaper to produce. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still maintained its value and was widely accepted as a form of payment.
