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½ Penny Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly
1795 year| Copper | - | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#149894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Shield of arms of the town of Poole, consisting of an elaborate fish beneath three scallop shells, legend around, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROSPERITY TO THE TOWN OF POOLE
* 1795 *
Engraver: Arnold
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: I . PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND ONE HALFPENNY . + .
Comment
Engraver - Arnold. Manufacturer - Lutwyche. Proprietor - J. BayleyInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Dorset - Poole / J. Bayly) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in England, particularly in the rural areas. To address this issue, many merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the local population. This coin is a rare example of a token that was issued by a private individual, J. Bayly, and it features the image of a ship on the reverse side, which represents the maritime history of the region.
