½ Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe
1795 year| Copper | 9 g | 28.5 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 | 9 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#232962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A large ship sailing right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE GUARD & GLORY OF BRITAIN
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING
Comment
Multiple edge varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Hampshire - Emsworth / Earl Howe) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private individual, Earl Howe, who was granted permission by the British government to issue tokens to alleviate the shortage of small change in circulation. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was accepted as legal tender in the United Kingdom during this period.
