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1 Penny Somerset - Bristol / Brass and Copper Company
1811 year| Copper | 18 g | 33 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 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#45161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Central monogram, lettering around, inside outer circle. Toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B B & COPPER CO
.ONE PENNY.
PAYABLE AT BRISTOL SWANSEA & LONDON
Translation: Bristol Brass and Copper Company
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Diagonally milled
Comment
Great Britain, Somersetshire, Bristol 1811 Token.Other catalogues: Withers; 430 (as well as 442) / Davis; 81.
There is also a halfpenny similar coin (Withers 452).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Somerset - Bristol / Brass and Copper Company) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. However, this coin is unique because it was produced by a private company, the Brass and Copper Company, rather than the Royal Mint. This fact highlights the interesting history of private token issuance in the United Kingdom during the early 19th century.
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 (Somerset - Bristol / Brass and Copper Company) 1811 coin.
