The Model Penny And Halfpenny, J Moore 1848

I posted these coins in the bimetallic thread, but thought id post here for those who are interested.

The model penny and halfpenny, Great Britain.
Desgined, struck and issued by Joseph Moore as a suggested improvement on the heavy copper coins in circulation at the time. These were produced in large numbers and were so much favoured by the public The Royal Mint found it nessesary to disclaim any hand in their manufacture. The centres were to be made of silver to compensate for the small intrinsic copper value. The raised circle of beads around the centre was to enable them to be distinguished from other coins by touch.

The Model Penny, undated.
Generally believed to have been struck in 1848.
BMC2092



The Model Halfpenny, undated.
Generally believed to have been struck in 1848.
BMC2097



There are a number of varieties of the model penny - dated and undated and a number of different metals.

Coins referenced and information taken from English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958, C W Peck.