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½ Penny Cornwall - County
1791 year| Copper | 13.14 g | 29.3 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 | 13.14 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#104742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms with legend around and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CORNISH COPPER HALF AN OUNCE
1791
Engraver: Droz
Edge
Plain in collar
Comment
There is a unique variety with a blank obverse (DH#1).Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Cornwall - County) 1791 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 13.14 g is an interesting coin because it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of privately issued tokens like this one.
