1 Penny Bank token

Features

Issuer Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
King George III (1760-1820)
Type Token
Year 1813
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (1813-1971)
Composition Copper
Weight 17 g
Diameter 34 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
99094
References Withers# 1681
Paul Withers, Bente R. Withers; 2010. The Token Book / Volume 1. British Tokens of the 17th 18th and 19th Centuries and Their Values. Galata Print Limited, Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales.

Obverse

The heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales: a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiled by a coronet. Ribbon with motto behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO FACILITATE TRADE
ICH DIEN
1813

Translation: I serve.

Engraver: Thomas Halliday

Reverse

Allegory of commerce: seated female facing left, draped, holding olive branch in right hand and cornucopia under left arm. Ship at sea in the background, to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMMERCE

Engraver: Thomas Halliday

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny (Bank token)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny (Bank token)
Noble Numismatics
Auction 124
Lot 2434
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2020 VF
(Good very fine)
USD 356.80
(AUD 550.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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