© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
1 Farthing William Owen; Kaiser Franz Joseph ND
| Brass | 2.12 g | 20.26 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Years | 1882-1895 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#341921 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend on upper perimeter. Dentials inside of rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KAISER FRANZ JOSEPH
Edge
Plain
Comment
William Owen ran a drapery and linin shop on Westbourne Grove, London, in the late 19th century.1882 William Owen, fancy draper, 12A & 14 Westbourne Grove. 1884 William Owen, general drapers, 12 & 14 Westbourne Grove and 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 16 Hatherley Grove (the two streets intersect) 1895 William Owen, linen drapers, outfitters and silk mercers, 12A & 14A Westbourne Grove, and 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34 & 36 Hatherley Grove. 1910 William Owen Ltd. at the same address.
