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© apuking (CC BY-SA)
6 Pence Hampshire - Newport, Isle of Wight
1811 year| Silver | 2.14 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#203181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beehive with bees surrounding, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNION TOKEN SIXPENCE
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Token 6 Pence coin from Hampshire - Newport, Isle of Wight, 1811, is an interesting piece of history because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute.
