Token - Albert Prince of Wales ND (1843) front Token - Albert Prince of Wales ND (1843) back
Token - Albert Prince of Wales ND (1843) photo
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Token - Albert Prince of Wales ND

1843 year
Brass - 16.5 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Utility items › Play money
Year
1843
Composition
Brass
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#180113
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
8
HALF CROWNS
MAKE
1
POUND

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Albert Edward, was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and would later become known as King Edward VI.
This and similar tokens were produced by S.G. Onions starting in 1843 and used to teach school children about the monetary system.