Penny Token 1822 front Penny Token 1822 back
Penny Token 1822 photo
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Penny Token

1822 year
Copper 14.6 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Type
Token
Year
1822
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Currency tokens (1757-1816)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#149777
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Wreathed portrait left. Lettering above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LUKE XX:CHAP. XXV. VER.

Interesting fact

The Token Penny Token 1822 from Ireland made of Copper weighing 14.6g is an interesting coin because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Ireland, and private companies and individuals issued their own tokens to fill the gap. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a form of currency during that time.