© ZacUK
© ZacUK
1 Penny Staffordshire - Bilston / J. Atherton
1813 year| Copper | 19.23 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.23 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1817 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#80771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central square containing a raised hive placed on a mound around which 7 bees swarming. Lettering around, date below, beaded circle border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND NOTE FOR 240 TOKENS
· 1813 ·
Edge
Diagonal milling
Comment
George III (1760-1820), Penny Token - James Atherton - Bilston, Staffordshire - 1813.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Staffordshire - Bilston / J. Atherton) 1813 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.
