1 Farthing - Ironmonger Bishopsgate London

1 Farthing - Ironmonger Bishopsgate London - obverse1 Farthing - Ironmonger Bishopsgate London - reverse

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Features

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Promotional items › Advertising token
Year 1825
Composition Copper
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42352
References Withers 2# 2860,
Paul Withers, Bente R. Withers; 2013. The Token Book / Volume 2. Unofficial Farthings & Small Advertising Tokens 1820-1901, Including "Columbia" Farthings. Galata Print Limited, Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales.
Batty# 398
David Thornbory Batty; 1868. Batty's Catalogue of the Copper Coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles and Colonies / Volume 1. John forsyth, Manchester, United Kingdom.
And 3 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust to left with cap on, date divided by lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISAAC EARLYSMAN SPARROW
1825

Reverse

Hot air balloon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IRONMONGER BISHOPSGATE
· LONDON ·

Edge

Diagonal milling ////

1 Farthing - Ironmonger Bishopsgate London -  obverse

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1825 

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