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½ Penny Essex - Colchester / Castle
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 | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Detailed representation of a large weaving loom. Legend around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Lettering: PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER · X ·
Comment
Engraver - Wyon.Manufacturer - Kempson.
Proprietor - C. Heath.
Charles Heath's Colchester Castle (Essex) Weaving Loom Copper Conder Halfpenny token dated 1794.
The issuer, Charles Heath, was a bay (baize) maker in Colchester and his legend was a cry from the heart for the revival of a dying trade.
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Essex - Colchester / Castle) 1794 from United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the late 18th century, and was one of many privately issued tokens that were used as a substitute for official currency.
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 - Colchester / Castle) 1794 coin.
