½ Penny Associated Irish Miners
1789 year| Bronze | 9.40 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.40 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ASSOCIATED IRISH MINERS ARMS
1789
Edge
Plain
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Associated Irish Miners) 1789 was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official coins in Ireland. The coin was issued by the Associated Irish Miners, a group of miners who worked in the copper mines of Ireland. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 9.40 grams. Despite its small denomination, the coin was widely accepted as a form of payment and was used to purchase goods and services. It's a fascinating example of how alternative forms of currency can emerge in times of economic need.
