Victoria - Penny Model Token (c.1844-1848)

Country ** Tokens ** (United Kingdom - Tokens)
Type: Token / Model 
Year: ND (1844-1848)
Mint: Birmingham
Value: 1 Penny (1/240)
Currency: Tokens
Composition: Bimetallic: Brass center in Copper ring
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Grade: AU (Cleaned)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: TC# 375285

Obverse:
Portrait of the young Queen Victoria left head in the central medallion, legend around in the copper ring (Nose of Queen points to R of "Victoria").

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
VICTORIA REG:
• MODEL •

Engraver: Joseph Moore.

Reverse:
Heart medallion with the number 1 with 34 horizontal lines inside. Legend around in the copper ring.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1
• MODEL •

Engraver: Joseph Moore.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
There are two variations - both very rare. Some have a date instead of MODEL. Some are mispelled ONE PENNEY.

These model coins were issued by Joseph Moore between 1844 and 1848, when the Government was tentatively discussing plans to replace the heavy copper coinage then in circulation. They were produced in such large numbers, and became so popular with the public, that the Royal Mint had to make an official pronouncement stating that they were not responsible for their manufacture.
http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=3394

Several variants using different dies exist. With the obverse, the types are distinguished by the letter of the word "Victoria" that the Queen's nose points to. With the reverse the types are distinguished by the number of horizontal lines within the numeral "1", varying between 27 and 34.
http://wbcc-online.com/new-releases/gbmodels.html

Référence : TC# 375285

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Exonumia