token; trade penny (Cornish)

Production date
1811
 Description
Penny Cornish copper trade token. Issued by mining magnet John Williams it has on the obverse a pumping engine and winding machine. On the reverse symbols of the areas main industries, ingots of tin and cakes of copper for mining mining and a fish for the pilchard and herring industries. These were issued for general use in the area.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1811
Production place
England
Signature & date
Embossed on the obverse is "CORNISH 1811 PENNY" Transcription on the reverse is worn off.
Associated date
1811
Associated place
Cornwall/England
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.5cm (Dia 1 3/8")
Accession number
1977-040-015

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