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1 Penny - George III Bank Token Coinage
1811 year| Copper | 13.03 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | 13.03 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#43113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Value within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
BANK
PENNY
1811
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - George III (Bank Token Coinage) 1811 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper weighing 13.03g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official British coins. The Isle of Man, being a British Crown dependency, was able to issue its own token coins to fill the gap in the market. This coin, featuring King George III, was one of the many tokens issued during this time and was used for everyday transactions on the island. Despite being made of copper, it was still considered valuable and was widely accepted as a form of payment.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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