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½ Penny Dublin - Cornwell's
1795 year| Copper | 8.94 g | 28.24 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.94 g |
| Diameter | 28.24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A shield bearing legend surmounted by the Prince of Wales' crest, dividing the date with sprigs either side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOR TRADE
17 95
Edge
Plain
NOTE: variety exists
Comment
The issuer is unknown however Bell states it may have originated from a "button manufactory" in Smithfield, London, but is more likely to be one of Skidmore's specious pieces. Listed in Bell's "Specious Tokens and those struck for General Circulation" as "SCARCE". Later research has suggested that this is in fact attributed to Alexander Cornwell of Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Dublin - Cornwell's) 1795 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, Cornwell's, and was not officially sanctioned by the government. Despite this, it was widely accepted as a form of payment and became a popular token currency in Ireland during the late 18th century.
