© JM
© JM
½ Penny Kent – Staplehurst / J. Simmons
1794 year| Copper | 9.2 g | 29.2 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 | 9.2 g |
| Diameter | 29.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prancing Kentish horse left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD
1794
Edge
Incuse lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE BY I SIMMONS STAPLEHURST ·:· ·:· ·:· ·:· ·:· ·:· ·:·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Kent – Staplehurst / J. Simmons) 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 J. Simmons, a merchant in Staplehurst, Kent, and was one of many privately issued tokens that were circulated during this period to address the lack of official currency. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely accepted as a form of payment.
