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Newcastle upon Tyne penny token, 1811.
Halliday, Thomas (artist) and Thomason, Sir Edward (maker)
Science Museum
London, United Kingdom
Token, copper, 33mm diameter. Newcastle upon Tyne penny, 1811. Obverse, Geordie brig (collier ship) and coal staithe. Issuer, Bewicke Main Colliery, 1811, 1d. Obverse Ship lying to at a coal staithe, BEWICKE MAIN COLLIERY * 1811 *. Reverse: Legend in centre and round edge ONE PENNY PAYABLE AT NEWCASTLE ON TYNE AND LONDON. Note: Bewicke Main colliery was located at Birtley near Kibblesworth, Durham. Diagonally milled edge. Davis Northumberland 16, Withers 885. Diameter 33 mm.
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- Title: Newcastle upon Tyne penny token, 1811.
- Creator: Halliday, Thomas (artist), Thomason, Sir Edward (maker)
- Date Created: 1811
- Location: England, United Kingdom
- Physical Dimensions: overall: 33 mm diameter
- Type: token
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