© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
1 Penny Northumberland - Newcastle Upon Tyne / Bewicke Main Colliery
1811 year| Copper | - | 34 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 |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lettering across four lines within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
PENNY
PAYABLE
AT
· NEWCASTLE ON TYNE AND LONDON · +
Edge
Striated at an angle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Northumberland - Newcastle Upon Tyne / Bewicke Main Colliery) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private company, the Bewicke Main Colliery, to pay its workers during a time of economic hardship. This coin was not issued by the government, but it was still widely accepted as a form of payment in the local area. This highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during difficult times.
