© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Hampshire - Portsmouth / W. Taylor
1791 year| Copper | - | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Shield of arms below date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROMISSORY HALFPENNY
1791
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Note: varieties exist.
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W· TAYLOR R· V· MOODY & Co.
Comment
"W. Taylor, whose mill was at South Stoneham, about four miles from Southampton, was a meker of rope-blocks for ships and gun carriages, as shown on the shield. There is a Samuel Taylor described as a Brewer in he Universal British Directory of 1790-5. Richard Vernon Moody died in 1792; the writer of the Bazaar Notes states that he was a member of of the Corporation. Sir Bevois is recorded as being a very powerful man; a sword of great size is shown at Arundel Castle, said to have been his weapon. On the wall of Bar-gate are sculptured a representation of Ascupart, a giant, and Sir Bevois, who fought and conquered him. On the rare specimens he is described as ST. BEVOIS."Editorial comment courtesy of The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century by R. Dalton & S.H. Hamer.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Hampshire - Portsmouth / W. Taylor) 1791 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. To address this issue, private companies and individuals began minting their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by local merchants. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was issued during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Hampshire - Portsmouth / W. Taylor) 1791 coin.
