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© ECapoe
1 Penny Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory / S. Guppy
1811 year| Copper | 16.8 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#114271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination in 2 lines within double circle, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PENNY
TOKEN
PAYABLE BY, S. GUPPY; BRISTOL
1811
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
A nice story about the Guppy Pennies can be found here:http://talltalesfromthetrees.blogspot.co.at/2012/02/samuel-guppy-1755-1830-makes-tidy-penny.htmlInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Bristol - Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory / S. Guppy) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. However, copper was also a valuable resource, and the use of copper for coinage was eventually phased out in favor of less valuable metals like bronze and cupro-nickel. This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the use of copper in coinage during a specific time period.
