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1 Penny Yorkshire / Sheffield - S. Hobson and Sons
1812 year| Copper | 22.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left with ship in the distance. H below shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
1812
Edge
Centre grained //////
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Yorkshire / Sheffield - S. Hobson and Sons) 1812 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.
