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½ Penny Cheshire - Macclesfield / Charles Roe Copper Works
1791 year| Copper | 12.58 g | 30.47 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.58 g |
| Diameter | 30.47 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#54606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Vulcan seated with hammer and anvil, top bar points to second limb
of second N.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MACCLESFIELD HALFPENNY
1791
Edge
Edge 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) 1791 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in Britain, particularly in the rural areas. To address this issue, private companies like Charles Roe Copper Works were authorized to produce copper tokens that could be used as currency. This coin, with its unique design and limited mintage, is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Cheshire - Macclesfield / Charles Roe Copper Works) 1791 coin.
