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½ Penny Cheshire - Macclesfield / William Pit P.M.
1792 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WILLIAM. PIT. P.M.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Cheshire - Macclesfield / William Pit P.M.) 1792 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship in the United Kingdom, particularly in the textile industry, which was a major industry in Macclesfield at the time. The coin was likely used as a form of local currency, and its value would have been equivalent to half of a penny. Despite its small value, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its rarity and historical significance.
