1812 British One Penny Token – Britannia Seated – Pre-Decimal Copper Coin Token

Offered here is an 1812 British One Penny Token, a classic pre-decimal copper token issued during the early 19th century shortage of official small coinage.

Details:

• Date: 1812

• Denomination: One Penny Token

• Material: Copper

• Obverse: Laureate classical bust facing right within a wreath, date 1812 below

• Reverse: Seated Britannia holding scales with legend ONE PENNY TOKEN

• Era: Georgian period / pre-Victorian

• Origin: United Kingdom (private token issue)

Condition:

Circulated condition with even wear and clear major design elements visible. Natural aging and patina consistent with age. Please review photos closely, as they are part of the description.

Notes:

These privately issued penny tokens were widely used in Britain during the early 1800s and are popular with collectors of British, Georgian, and pre-decimal coinage.

📸 You will receive the exact coin pictured.