© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Penny Gloucestershire - Badminton
1796 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A beggar receiving alms left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I WAS HUNGRY AND YE GAVE ME MEAT
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Gloucestershire - Badminton) 1796 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as the Badminton estate in Gloucestershire, produced their own copper tokens that were accepted as legal tender. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin.
