Worcestershire – Lye 1 Penny Token – 1811 – J. Forrest & Co. – George Lye – Copper – VG Condition
Offered is an 1811 Worcestershire Lye 1 Penny Token associated with J. Forrest & Co. / George Lye, in Very Good (VG) condition.
This interesting early 19th-century British provincial token was issued during the period when shortages of official small-denomination coinage led businesses and manufacturers to produce tokens for local circulation.
The token shows the designs and inscriptions associated with J. Forrest & Co. and George Lye, with moderate-to-heavy circulation wear consistent with a VG grade. An attractive historical piece for collectors of British provincial tokens, Worcestershire tokens, Conder-era coinage, and early 19th-century British history.
Token Details:
- Country: United Kingdom
- Region: Worcestershire – Lye
- Denomination: 1 Penny Token
- Date: 1811
- Issuer: J. Forrest & Co. / George Lye
- Composition: Copper
- Type: Provincial / Merchant Token
- Grade: VG (Very Good) assessment
- Certification: Ungraded
Metal: Copper — contains no silver.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. The exact token pictured is the one you will receive.
