© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Kirkcudbrightshire - Thomas Scott
1793 year| Copper | - | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#76892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
View of a large cotton manufactory, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF THOs. SCOTT & Co.
·1793·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Thomas Scott's Gatehouse of Fleet (Kirkcudbrightshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1793. The only token issued for Kirkcudbrightshire. Thomas Scott & Co. were cotton manufacturers in Gatehouse of Fleet.Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Kirkcudbrightshire - Thomas Scott) 1793 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas like Kirkcudbrightshire. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, to serve as a substitute for official currency. These tokens were often made of copper or other base metals and featured a variety of designs, including the name of the issuer, the date, and sometimes a local landmark or symbol. Despite their humble origins, tokens like this one have become highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.
