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½ Penny Essex - Braintree / W. Goldsmith
1794 year| Copper | 9.9 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 | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
A robed allegorical figure of Hope with flowing hair standing facing, resting left arm on a large roped anchor, and right hand raised
Note: period midway between legend and anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE .
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT W. GOLDSMITHS BRAINTREE ESSEX ·XX·
Comment
Most coins of this face value have halfpenny lettering, this has halfpence instead.There are two versions, depending on where the stop is at end of reverse lettering.
It was struck by Peter Kempson and the engraver was Wyon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Essex - Braintree / W. Goldsmith) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens like this one. This coin was minted by W. Goldsmith in Braintree, Essex, and was used as a substitute for the official halfpenny coin. Despite being made of copper, which was a less valuable metal than the silver used in official coins, the Token ½ Penny was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Essex - Braintree / W. Goldsmith) 1794 coin.
