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1 Penny Cornwall - Cornish Mines
1812 year| Copper | 18.4 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.4 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#225921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Central denomination within beaded circle, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUCCESS TO THE CORNISH MINES
PENNY PIECE
1812
Edge
Plain edge with centre diagonally milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Cornwall - Cornish Mines) 1812 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, many private companies and individuals began minting their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as payment by local merchants and traders. This coin, made of copper and weighing 18.4 grams, features an image of a miner on one side and the inscription "Cornwall Cornish Mines" on the other. Despite not being an official currency, tokens like this one played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions in the local economy.
