1 Penny Worcestershire - Halesowen / Workhouse
1813 year| Copper | 19.8 g | 34.2 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 34.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#163277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cavalry officer on horseback riding left with sabre drawn, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GOD SAVE THE KING
1813
Comment
Workhouse Token: Birmingham, Bradford, Halesowen, Keighley and Sheffield were among the towns where workhouse tokens were issued. In order to avoid hardship to people who had accepted the tokens, those of Birmingham and Sheffield were granted a six-year extension when other tokens were declared illegal in 1817.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Worcestershire - Halesowen / 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 19.8 grams.
