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½ Penny Essex - Warley camp
1794 year| Copper | 10.05 g | 29.82 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 | 10.05 g |
| Diameter | 29.82 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crest and motto of the Prince of Wales, denomination above, year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY
ICH DIEN
1794
Translation: I serve
Edge
Incuse lettering
Lettering: WARLEY CAMP HALFPENNY o X o X o X o
Comment
A temporary military camp was set up in 1742 on Warley common, in Great and Little Warley. The common was used for other camps on several later occasions in the 18th century. The 1778 camp was visited by George III and by Dr. Samuel Johnson.Similar types exist with forehead lined up with N of PRINCE (DH#37) and with a period after HALFPENNY (DH#38).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Essex - Warley camp) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. 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, by local merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the issuer's personal credit. This coin, made of copper and weighing 10.05g, is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of the United Kingdom during that time.
