Victoria - Penny Model 1844 Token

Country ** Tokens ** (United Kingdom - Tokens)
Type: Token / Model 
Year: 1844-1848
Mint: Birmingham
Value: 1 Penny (1/240)
Currency: Tokens
Composition: Copper (Bimetallic: Silvered Zinc center in Copper ring)
Weight: 3.35 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VG
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: TC# 375285

Obverse:
Portrait of the young Queen Victoria left head in the central medallion, legend around in the copper ring.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
VICTORIA REG 
• MODEL •

Engraver: Joseph Moore.

Reverse:
Heart medallion with the number 1 with 31 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

Riferimento : TC# 375285

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

Collezione : Exonumia