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1 Penny Douglas Bank
1811 year| Copper | 12.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄280) |
| Currency | Pound (1709-1839) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#370351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOUGLAS
BANK TOKEN
ONE PENNY
1811
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Douglas Bank) 1811 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper weighing 12.36g is that it was issued during a time when the Isle of Man was facing a severe shortage of small change, and the Douglas Bank stepped in to issue its own token currency to address the issue. This coin was one of the first tokens issued by a private company in the Isle of Man and was used widely on the island for many years.
