© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Dublin - Parker's
1795 year| Copper | 9 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A register stove (ornamented fire grate). Lettering around, date in exergue
NOTE: Massive die crack through left of stove
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUBLIN HALFPENNY.
1795
Edge
Diagonally milled ////
Comment
William Parker’s Dublin (County Dublin) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1795.William Parker was an ironmonger with a business at No. 4 Kennedy's Lane, Dublin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Dublin - Parker's) 1795 from Ireland is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in Ireland, particularly in the city of Dublin. The coin was minted by a private company, Parker's, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official Irish currency, which was in short supply. Despite being made of copper and having a relatively low value, the Token ½ Penny was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions in Dublin. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Dublin during a time of economic challenge.
