1 Penny Bristol and South Wales

€52,514.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1811
TypeToken
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight18.8 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2.45 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Withers#540, Davis#103
Obverse descriptionArms of the city of Bristol, a castle with two towers and a ship sailing left, within a garter frame. Two crossed arms above, one holding a scale (Justice) and one a snake (Wisdom), date below. Beaded border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA · 1811 ·
(Translation: Virtue (valour) and Industry)
Reverse descriptionCrown and three feathers (with motto on ribbon), legend around. Beaded border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringONE PENNY TOKEN · BRISTOL & SOUTH WALES · ICH DIEN
(Translation: I serve)
EdgeCentral diagonal milling \\
Mint
Mintage1811  - -
Catalog ID6202973870
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