1 Penny Yorkshire - Sheffield / Workhouse

€109,404.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1815
TypeToken
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight19.8 g
Dimensions34.2 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)M D
In circulation to1817
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionJustice standing front, on a pedestal; holding scales in front with raised left hand, and an olive branch in lowered right hand. Lettering around, beaded border. Initials lower left of pedestal, may be M D
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSHEFFIELD PENNY TOKEN
Reverse descriptionView of the Sheffield Workhouse building. Lettering around, date below, beaded border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOVERSEERS OF THE POOR · 1815 ·
EdgeCentre diagonal grained //////
Mint
Mintage1815  - -
Catalog ID1164323950
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