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½ Penny Gloucestershire - Brimscombe Port
1795 year| Copper | 10.00 g | 28.82 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.82 mm |
| Thickness | 2.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
The entrance into a tunnel
Engraver: John Gregory Hancock
Edge
Edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT BRIMSCOMBE PORT X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gloucestershire - Brimscombe Port) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as Brimscombe Port, produced their own coins, which were accepted as legal tender in local trade. This coin, made of copper and weighing 10.00g, is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and social history of the time.
