¼ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich) 1847 front ¼ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich) 1847 back
¼ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich) 1847 photo
© ZacUK

¼ Penny Norfolk - Norwich

1847 year
Copper 3.4 g 21 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Year
1847
Value
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#84378
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

A carriage lamp in centre. Lettering around. Beaded border

Script: Latin

Lettering: LAMP MANUFACTURER

Edge

Plain

Comment

An advertising token (unofficial farthing) dated 1847, issued by Robert Alden, ironmonger and lamp manufacturer of Norwich.
Catalogue references: Withers 3902 or 3904 or 3906; Mitchiner 7464.