1 Penny (Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory) 1811 front 1 Penny (Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory) 1811 back
1 Penny (Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory) 1811 photo
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1 Penny Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory

1811 year
Copper 18.8 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Token
Year
1811
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Currency tokens (1798-1816)
Composition
Copper
Weight
18.8 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92389
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Denomination in three lines within double circle, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAYABLE AT BRISTOL AND LONDON
ONE
PENNY
TOKEN
1811

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bell#3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private company, the Bristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory, and not by the government. This coin was used as a token currency in the Bristol area and was made of copper. It weighs 18.8 grams and has a diameter of 31mm. It features an image of a sailing ship on one side and the company's initials on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.