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½ Penny Kent - Lamberhurst / T. Foster
1794 year| Copper | 9.7 g | 29.34 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 | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 29.34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Shield of arms within sprigs, legend around, divided date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUSSEX HALFPENNY TOKEN.
17 94
Edge
Edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE BY T. FOSTER LAMBERHURST + + + +
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Kent - Lamberhurst / T. Foster) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by T. Foster, a merchant in Lamberhurst, Kent, and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins that were in short supply. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was used as a form of currency during this period.
