© ZacUK
© ZacUK
1 Penny Birmingham - Union Copper Company
1812 year| Copper | 27.1 g | 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 |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1817 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#81404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Legend on three lines in centre circle. Lettering around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
PAYABLE IN CASH NOTES
Edge
Central diagonal milling
Comment
Also - Withers No: 314, Davis Warwickshire No: 67 (variety of).Variety with a countermarks ''KEIGHLEY'':
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Birmingham - Union Copper Company) 1812 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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