½ Penny Essex - Braintree / W. Goldsmith
1794 year| Copper | 10.26 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.26 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#70558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 close to anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE .
Edge
Plain with incuse legend.
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT W GOLDSMITHS BRAINTREE ESSEX . X X .
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 coin was minted by William Goldsmith, a private entrepreneur, and was one of many tokens issued by local merchants and traders to address the lack of small change in circulation. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper and weighed 10.26 grams, making it a substantial piece for its value.
