Token, one penny, copper, issued by Christopher and Jennett, Stockton, 1813. Obverse: CHRISTOPHER & JENNETT * STOCKTON *, incuse letters on a raised rim. View of the stone bridge over the river Tees with figures on bridge; in field above, TEES; in field below, 1813. Reverse: BRITANNIA * ONE PENNY TOKEN *, incuse letters on a raised rim. Britannia seated facing left on shield, holding olive branch and trident, small ship in left background at her feet. Edge: Centre-grained. Diameter 34mm, Weight 20 g. References: Davis: 6, Withers: 1109
Details
- Category:
- Coins and Medals
- Object Number:
- 1990-7805
- Materials:
- copper (alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 34 mm, .02 kg
- type:
- token
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham
