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½ Penny Kent - Deal
1794 year| Brass | - | - |
| 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 | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#56068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Shield of arms of the Cinque Ports within oak sprigs below year, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEAL HALFPENNY TOKEN
1794
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT RICHARD LONG'S LIBRARY . X .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Kent - Deal) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by local merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the merchant's credit or the value of their goods. This particular token was made of brass, a common material used for tokens at the time, and features an image of a crown on one side and the initials "W.S." on the other, representing the issuer, William Sankey. Despite being issued over 200 years ago, some of these tokens still exist today and are highly sought after by collectors.
