© Cowboy_Mike
© Cowboy_Mike
½ Penny Anglesey - Paris Miners Co. / Druid Series
1791 year| Bronze | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#377478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Large central monogram, date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE PARIS MINERS HALFPENNY ·
1791
P M Co
Edge
Incuse lettering (varieties exist).
Lettering: PAYABLE AT BIRMINGHAM LONDON OR BRISTOL
Comment
DH#436-442 Varieties exist.DH#443-451 Mules exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Anglesey - Paris Miners Co. / Druid Series) 1791 from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private company, the Paris Miners Company, rather than a government or central bank. This coin was part of a series of tokens issued by the company to be used as currency in the mining communities of Anglesey, Wales. The use of bronze in the production of this coin was a common practice during that time period, as it was a more affordable and durable material than other metals.
