© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Cork - J E and Co
1794 year| Copper | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A large central cypher. Lettering around, beaded border
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
J E & Co
PAYABLE · IN · CORK · OR · DUBLIN
· HALFPENNY ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
An unfortunate feature of a number of Irish tokens is the presence of a cypher or monogram, without any edge reading to inform posterity as to its meaning; J E Co and W H Co are instances.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Cork - J E and Co) 1794 from Ireland is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in Ireland. The coin was minted by a private company, J E and Co, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official currency of the time, which was in short supply. Despite its unofficial status, the coin was widely accepted and used in trade, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
