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1 Penny Public Accommodation Penny
1805 year| Copper | 16.9 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1805 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1757-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
Edge
Oblique reeding
Interesting fact
The Public Accommodation Penny was a token coin issued in Ireland in 1805 to address a shortage of small change. It was made of copper and had a value of one penny. The coin was issued by the Dublin Corporation, which was responsible for providing public accommodations such as markets, bridges, and streets. The coin was used to pay for tolls and other small expenses incurred in the use of these public facilities. It's interesting to note that the coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but it's also notable that it was issued by a local authority, the Dublin Corporation, rather than a national government. This highlights the importance of local governance and the need for practical solutions to everyday problems, even in the context of currency and commerce.
