© CGB
© CGB
1 Penny Cornwall - Redruth / Williams
1811 year| Copper | 19.5 g | 35 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 | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
A pilchard right, between cakes of copper and ingots of tin, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF THE COUNTY *
Edge
Cordonnée
Comment
Issued by John Williams, mining magnate. Redruth, CornwallInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Cornwall - Redruth / Williams) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in circulation, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, many private businesses and individuals began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as payment by local merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny (Cornwall - Redruth / Williams) 1811 coin.
