Copper alloy penny of Birmingham and South Wales, Birmingham, 1812. 1889.18.69

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1889.18.69

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 24.852
    • Diameter (in mm): 36

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token
  • Date: 1812

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1812
  • Denomination: penny
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: BIRMINGHAM and SOUTH WALES 1812
    • Type: plumes of Prince of Wales with motto ICH DIEN in circle

  • Reverse

    • Legend: COPPER TOKEN/ ONE PENNY
    • Type: a horse standing l.

  • Edge

    • Description: center grained

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1889.18.69
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States