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½ Penny Inverness / MacKintosh, Inglis and Wilson's
1794 year| Copper | 11.2 g | 28.5 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 |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#111466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A cornucopia of flowers emerging from a stone, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA ET FIDELITAS
CLACH NA CUDDEN
Translation: Harmony and faithfulness
Edge
Inscribed
NOTE: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE . AT . MACKINTOSH INGLIS & WILSON’S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Inverness / MacKintosh, Inglis and Wilson's) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe currency shortages in Scotland, particularly in the rural areas. The coin was minted by a group of merchants in Inverness, led by MacKintosh, Inglis and Wilson, who were authorized by the British government to issue tokens to alleviate the shortage of small change. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was later adopted as an official currency by the British government.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 96668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Inverness / MacKintosh, Inglis and Wilson's) 1794 coin.
