© Bitteswell
© Bitteswell
1 Penny Middlesex - London / St. George's Hospital ND
| Copper | 25.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1791-1799 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#294025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with arms of the City of London, flanked by foliage, surrounded by legend on a raised rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LONDON PENNY TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comment
One of a series of London buildings issued by Peter Kempson, (1755-1824), buttonmaker, later token manufacturer, St Mary's Row, Birmingham.Kempson was actively involved in the production of tokens from 1791 until 1799, turning out more than 60 tons of "legitimate provincial coins" for various commissions. Kempson also freely muled dies in his possession, and produced a variety of tokens for sale to collectors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Middlesex - London / St. George's Hospital) ND (1791-1799) coin is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in circulation, leading to the use of private tokens like this one as a substitute for official coins.
