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½ Penny Kent - Tenterden / Brewers
1796 year| Copper | 9.3 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A horse and dray with part of a brew house, legend in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: TO CHEER OUR HEARTS
Engraver: Davis
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT I & T CLOAKES BREW HOUSE · X X ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Kent - Tenterden / Brewers) 1796 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as brewers, began producing their own coins, like this one, which were accepted as legal tender in local communities. This coin's design features a unique combination of symbols, including a crowned shield with the initials "G.R." (for George Rex) and a Britannia seated on a rock, surrounded by foliage and a wreath. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and social conditions of the time.
