1 Penny Somerset - Bristol / Brass and Copper Company

€45,161.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1811
TypeToken
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight18 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Halliday
In circulation to
Reference(s) Withers#430, Davis#81
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of Bristol: a shield with sailing ship and castle crested with crossed arms above holding scales and a serpent. Lettering around, date below, within outer circle. Toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA 1811
(Translation: Virtue or valour and industry)
Reverse descriptionCentral monogram, lettering around, inside outer circle. Toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringB B & COPPER CO .ONE PENNY. PAYABLE AT BRISTOL SWANSEA & LONDON
(Translation: Bristol Brass and Copper Company)
EdgeDiagonally milled
Mint
Mintage1811  - -
Catalog ID5780474260
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