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1 Penny Worcestershire - Birmingham / Workhouse
1813 year| Copper | 28.5 g | 36.9 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 | 28.5 g |
| Diameter | 36.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Shield of arms. Shield point over R and the 4 is under the space between W and O
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND NOTE
PAYABLE AT
THE WORKHOUSE
FOR 240 TOKENS
Edge
Centre grained \\\\ or ////
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Worcestershire - Birmingham / Workhouse) 1813 from United Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency in workhouses, which were established by the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 to provide relief for the poor and destitute. The coin was made of copper and weighed 28.5 grams.
