© JM
© JM
½ Penny Cornwall - Penryn / Volunteers
1794 year| Copper | 10.8 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#116651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Medieval helmet atop a polka dot scroll with small bearded 'Roman' figurehead facing left, surrounded by trophies of war, legend around and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PENRYN VOLUNTEERS.
FIRST INROLLD
APRIL 3. 1794
Engraver: Noël-Alexandre Ponthon
Edge
Plain & milled varieties exist
Comment
Also struck in silver.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Cornwall - Penryn / Volunteers) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis, specifically the 1793-1797 coinage crisis, which was caused by a shortage of silver coins and the resulting hoarding of gold coins. To address this issue, the British government allowed the production of privately issued tokens, such as this one, which were made of copper and had a value of ½ penny. These tokens were issued by various organizations, including volunteer groups, and were used as a form of currency in local communities. This coin is a rare example of a token that was issued during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 19173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Cornwall - Penryn / Volunteers) 1794 coin.
