© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Penny Richard Hurd
1814 year| Copper | 16.5 g | 34.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#350622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Initials surrounded by wreath
Script: Latin (cursive)
Lettering: RH
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Both Davis and Withers list this token among non-local British tokens and/or tokens for general circulation (i.e. not associated with one particular town or local issuer).NB: This token did not circulate in Canada but was imported by collectors after 1870.
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Penny (Richard Hurd) 1814 from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was created during a time when there was a severe shortage of copper coins in circulation, leading to the use of private token coins like this one.
