© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Bedfordshire - Leighton Buzzard / Lace Making
1794 year| Copper | 10.10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#33064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A lamb to the left, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·PAY AT LEIGHTON BERKHAMSTED OR LONDON
1794
Edge
NOTE: different varieties exist.
DH#3-DH#3d
(differing legend, plain, milled)
Lettering: CHAMBERS LANGSTON HALL & Co.
Comment
Lace making was the staple trade of the town of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Bedfordshire - Leighton Buzzard / Lace Making) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official coins. The token was issued by private companies and individuals, and it was accepted as legal tender in many parts of the country. This coin, in particular, was issued by a lace-making company in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, and it features an image of a lace-making machine on one side and the company's initials on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and innovation of people during times of economic hardship.
