Cornish penny token, 1811.

Made:
1811
Token, copper, 35mm diameter. Cornish penny, 1811 Cornish penny token, 1811. Cornish penny token, 1811.

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Token, copper, 35mm diameter. Cornish penny, 1811
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Cornish penny token, 1811.
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cornish penny token, 1811.
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Token, copper, 35mm diameter. Cornish penny, 1811. (D Cornwall 19 to 24). Issued by John Williams, mining magnate. obverse, Redruth. pumping engine and winding machine. reverse, three industries of copper tin and pilchards. [Issuer Unknown, 1811, 1d. Obverse Pumping engine and horse whim. Reverse Ingots of copper and tin, a fish. Notes The objects depicted on the reverse relate to the county’s main industries of mining and fishing (pilchards and herring). The token was probably for general use in Cornwall.]

Details

Category:
Coins, Medals & Tokens
Object Number:
1977-381/126
Materials:
copper (metal)
type:
token
credit:
Mr. J. Newmark.