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1 Penny Birmingham - Risca Union Copper Company
1811 year| Copper | 21 g | 35 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 | 21 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1817 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend on three lines in centre circle, legend around, beaded border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE IN BIRMINGHAM · · + · ·
ONE PENNY TOKEN
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Penny coin was issued by the Risca Union Copper Company in 1811 as a substitute for the official British penny, which was in short supply at the time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 21 grams, which was slightly heavier than the official penny. Despite its unofficial status, the Token 1 Penny was widely accepted in trade and became a popular collector's item. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
