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½ Penny Cheshire - Macclesfield / Charles Roe Copper Works
1790 year| Copper | 11.96 g | 29.52 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.96 g |
| Diameter | 29.52 mm |
| Thickness | 2.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#54605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Vulcan seated with hammer and anvil, top bar points to second limb of first N, lower bar to foot of Y.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MACCLESFIELD HALFPENNY
1790
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT MACCLESFIELD LIVERPOOL OR CONGLETON . X
Comment
This is an extensive series, numerous varieties exist, DH#16 (1790) to DH#74 (1792)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Cheshire - Macclesfield / Charles Roe Copper Works) 1790 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens like this one. This coin was minted by Charles Roe Copper Works, a private company in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and was used as a substitute for the official British penny. Despite being made of copper, which was a less valuable metal than the silver used in official coins, the Token ½ Penny was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the British people during a time of economic challenge.
