½ Penny Hampshire - Gosport / J. Jordan
1794 year| Copper | 10.16 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Kempson |
| 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 | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Three masted ship in full sail to right, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO BONO PUBLICO
1794
Translation: For the public good
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: PAYABLE AT I. IORDANS DRAPER GOSPORT X X X
Comment
Engraver - Wyon. Manufacturer - Kempson. Proprietor - J. Jordan.Several obverse, reverse and edge varieties exist:
D&H#40, Atkins#21 R: the mainmast to the left of 'O';
D&H#41, Atkins#22 R: the top of the mainmast lines to 'O' (edge varieties exist - see below);
D&H#42, Atkins#23 R: the mainmast between 'O' and 'P' (edge varieties exist - see below);
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Hampshire - Gosport / J. Jordan) 1794 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, J. Jordan, in Gosport, Hampshire, as a response to the lack of official currency available. This coin, made of copper, was used as a substitute for the official halfpenny coin and was widely accepted in local trade. Its unique design and historical context make it a valuable and interesting collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Hampshire - Gosport / J. Jordan) 1794 coin.
