Description
Obverse
Clasped hands above date in centre circle. Lettering around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION COPPER COMPANY
1812
· BIRMINGHAM ·
Reverse
Legend on three lines in centre circle. Lettering around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
PAYABLE IN CASH NOTES
| Issuer | United Kingdom  |
|---|---|
| Type | Emergency coinage › Merchant tokens |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 1831 |
| Number |
N#
81404
|
| References | Withers# 335, Davis# 65 |
