© ECapoe
© ECapoe
½ Penny Kent - Deptford / T. Haycraft
1795 year| Copper | 8.8 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#99461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A stern view of a man-of-war ship with name “Royal George” in middle, legend around and in exergue, toothed border.
NOTE: centre lamp touches E, water line extends almost to T and D
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROSPERITY TO THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND *
ROYAL GEORGE
KENT HALFPENNY 1795 T H D
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE AT DEPTFORD CHATHAM AND DOVER
Comment
This type has no quatrefoil at the beginning of the surrounding legend on obverse, and the 6 in 1067 does not touch the inner circle, which differentiates it from DH#14.Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny was a privately issued token coin circulated in Deptford, Kent, in 1795. It was issued by T. Haycraft, a local merchant, to address the shortage of small change during that time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 8.8 grams. Despite being a local issue, it was still considered legal tender and was widely accepted in the area. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token coin from the late 18th century, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
