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½ Penny Kent - Sandwich / T. Bundock ND
1794 year| Copper | 9.96 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.96 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A sailboat, 2 sailors at the bow, one at the stern, two busy with the sail, a small boat on deck. The design is based on the seal of the town of Sandwich.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANDWICH HALFPENNY TOKEN FOR
Engraver: Dixon
Edge
Incuse lettering
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THOMAS BUNDOCKS X · X · X · X
Comment
Thomas Bundock Jnr. was a weaver and a Member of the Common Council. Manufacturer - Lutwyche.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Kent - Sandwich / T. Bundock) ND (1794) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the eastern counties of England. The coin was minted by a private individual, T. Bundock, in Sandwich, Kent, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official copper coins that were in short supply. The coin's design features a simple layout with the denomination "1/2P" on one side and a crowned shield on the other. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny (Kent - Sandwich / T. Bundock) ND (1794) coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
