© JM
© JM
Penny Suffolk - Bury / P. Deck
1794 year| Copper | 19.6 g | 33.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.6 g |
| Diameter | 33.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Figure of Fame, standing between implements of war.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HIS FAME RESOUNDS FROM EAST TO WEST
Edge
Incuse lettering
Note: plain edge variety exists (see below)
Lettering: VALUE ONE PENNY AT P. DECKS POST OFFICE BURY 1794
Comment
Philip Deck was a freeholder and bookseller in Crown Street, and also the Postmaster of Bury.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Penny (Suffolk - Bury / P. Deck) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of copper coins in circulation, leading to the use of privately issued tokens like this one as a substitute for official currency.
