© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Dublin L and R
1794 year| Copper | 8.94 g | 28.24 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cypher L & R (Lloyd & Ridley), at bottom oak sprigs with six leaves on each side tied with a ribbon in a single bow. Lettering (from the famous saying of Trajan) around, toothed border
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering: PRO ME * SI MEREAR * IN ME
Translation: For me; if I deserve it, against me
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR HAROLDS CROSS BUTTON FACTORY ·*·
Comment
Lloyd and Ridley were button manufacturers with a business at No. 36 Castle Street, Dublin and Harold’s Cross, about a mile south of the city.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Dublin L and R) 1794 from Ireland is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in the country. The coin was minted as a response to a shortage of small change, which made everyday transactions difficult for the general population. The Token ½ Penny was not an official currency, but it was widely accepted and used as a means of exchange. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
