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6 Pence Cheshire - Stockport / T.Cartwright
1812 year| Silver | 2.07 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.07 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#203167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Female figure seated on trade goods turned right, holding a cornucopia and a scale, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX-PENCE SILVER TOKEN
· 1812 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence (Cheshire - Stockport / T.Cartwright) 1812 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as payment for goods and services. These tokens were often made of silver or copper and featured the name of the issuer, the value of the token, and sometimes a unique design or symbol. This particular token was issued by T. Cartwright in Stockport, Cheshire, and is a rare example of a privately issued token from this time period.
