© ZacUK
© ZacUK
1 Penny John Clark – Lamps
1854 year| Copper | 18.94 g | 34 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.94 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#80737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Within inner circle, a lamp with an urn-shaped body and a globe-shaped top, lettering around. Lettering around outside of circle, date below, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT JOHN CLARK & Co 447 & 450 STRAND LONDON
· 1854 ·
CLARK'S PATENT LAMPS ARE THE BEST
ONE GUINEA COMPLETE
Edge
Plain
Comment
1854 Victorian Advertising Token for John Clark & Co, Strand, London.Large size (34mm) - Similar obverse and size/weight to contemporary copper Victorian pre-1860 penny.
