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© ZacUK
1 Penny Nottinghamshire - Newark Castle
1811 year| Copper | 18.25 g | 35 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 |
| Weight | 18.25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Legend on six lines in centre circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE CURRENT VALUE PAYABLE IN CASH NOTES
T. STANSALL CHARLES MOOR RICHD. FISHER WM. FILLINGHAM WM. READETT T. WILSON
Edge
Centre-grained at angle
Comment
Newark Castle Local Traders Penny Token 1811Newark (Nottinghamshire) copper penny token dated 1811.
The merchants in the legend all had businesses in Newark and presumably joined forces to issue the token.
Withers No: 880, Davis Nottinghamshire No: 13.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Nottinghamshire - Newark Castle) 1811 from United Kingdom 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 token coins like this one as a substitute for official currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny (Nottinghamshire - Newark Castle) 1811 coin.
