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Country: Sheffield, England - King George IV (1820-1830)
Type: Token
Year: 1812
Value: 1 Penny (1/240)
Currency: Currency Tokens (1798-1816)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 18.3 g
Diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: Withers# 170
Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around.
Lettering:
FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
SHEFFIELD
Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding olive branch, trident and Union flag shield, legend above, date in exergue.
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
1812
Edge:
Groove containing diagonal lines.
Reference : Withers# 170
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage