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½ Penny Hampshire - Portsea / G. Sargeant
1794 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#40567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Ship sailing to right, denomination above, sprigs of leaves below
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALFPENNY
Edge
Inscripted and engrailed
NOTE: variety exists
Lettering: AT GEORGE EDWARD SARGEANTS PORTSEA
Comment
There are several obverse, reverse and edge varieties of this type, DH#68-78.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Hampshire - Portsea / G. Sargeant) 1794 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by G. Sargeant, a merchant in Portsea, Hampshire, and was one of many privately issued tokens that were used as a substitute for official currency during this period. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely accepted as a form of payment. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
