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© Ginger (CC BY-NC)
1 Shilling Hampshire - Basingstoke / John Pinkerton
1789 year| Copper | 13.4 g | 30.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#99260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A wheelbarrow and tools
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOHN PINKERTON
VALUE ONE
SHILLING
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Said to have passed current among the workmen engaged in making the canal. John Pinkerton was the Secretary, and doubtless several of the early impressions would be given to shareholders and others, who would naturally be interested in the undertaking and also in the novel local currency.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Hampshire - Basingstoke / John Pinkerton) 1789 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 tokens like this one as a means of exchange.
