© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
6 Pence Nottinghamshire - Arnold Works
1791 year| Copper | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#40742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The Roman fasces with the axe, a spear and cap of liberty, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARNOLD WORKS 1791 SIXPENCE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token 6 Pence (Nottinghamshire - Arnold Works) 1791 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of privately issued tokens like this one.
