½ Penny Gloucestershire - Newent / J. Morse
1796 year| Copper | 11.74 g | 29 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 11.74 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend around inwards spiral, date at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEVERAL THOUSAND YOUNG HEALTHY & FINE CRAB APPLE & PEAR STOCKS RAISED FROM THE KERNEL TO BE SOLD BY J. MORSE NEWENT GLOCESTERSHIRE 1796.
Edge
Engrailed with legend
Lettering: PAYABLE AT NEWENT
Comment
Engraver---Wyon. Manufacturer---Kempson. Proprietor---J. Morse.18th century copper Conder token struck for J. Morse of Newent, Gloucestershire.
Plain edge (not in collar0 and thin flan variety of this type designated DH#65a (Atkins 44a).
Similar, more common type with 'Thousands' on reverse legend designated DH#64 (Atkins 43).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Gloucestershire - Newent / J. Morse) 1796 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 merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the local community. This coin is a rare example of a token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of the United Kingdom during that time period.
