1 Penny Staffordshire - Stafford / W. Horton

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1803
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight19 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)P. Wyon
In circulation to1817
Reference(s) DH#5
Obverse descriptionArmorial bearings of the borough of Stafford: a triple-towered castle (with a long gateway), between four lions passant gardant in each corner, lettering above, date below, toothed border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSTAFFORD 1803
Reverse descriptionA large central cypher W H in ornamental script characters, with a small a cross crosslet on either side, a flourish intended for a Staffordshire knot (incorrectly rendered) below, toothed border.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPENNY + W H +
EdgePlain with divided lettering and four dots
Mint
Mintage1803  - -
Catalog ID8926979750
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