© Alexandr Prokofyev
© Alexandr Prokofyev
½ Penny Hampshire - Emsworth / J. Stride
1794 year| Copper | 10.16 g | 29 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 | 10.16 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1817 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Flying dove and cornucopia, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: PEACE AND PLENTY.
Engraver: Wyon
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: EMSWORTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY IOHN STRIDE
Comment
Engraver - Wyon. Manufacturer - Kempson Proprietor - John Stride, a Grocer and Tea-dealer.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Hampshire - Emsworth / J. Stride) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by John Stride, a merchant in Emsworth, Hampshire, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official copper coins that were in short supply. The coin's design features a simple layout with the denomination "1/2P" on one side and the name "J. Stride" on the other. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
