1 Penny Dublin - J. Hilles
1813 year| Copper | 18.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1757-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sprig of shamrock. Legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE IN BANK OF IRELAND NOTES
1813
Edge
Central diagonal milling
Comment
James Hilles was a wholesale iron merchant with a business in Abbey Street, Dublin.Interesting fact
The Token 1 Penny coin was issued during the Irish Rebellion of 1813, also known as the "Year of the French." This was a time of political and economic turmoil in Ireland, and the coin was minted as a response to the shortage of official currency. The coin was issued by James Hilles, a merchant in Dublin, and it features a unique design that includes a harp and the initials "J.H." on one side, and a crown and the date "1813" on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
