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½ Penny Lancashire - Liverpool / Bishop Blaize
1793 year| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#213594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Bishop Blaize (patron saint of woolcombers) holding a wool comb in his left hand and a book in his right, with a lamb at his feet and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARTIS NOSTRÆ CONDITOR
Edge
Incuse legend
Lettering: PAYABLE AT LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL.
Comment
Listed in Dalton & Hamer under Lancashire\Liverpool\Mules.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lancashire - Liverpool / Bishop Blaize) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted by a private company, the Liverpool Token Company, and was one of many tokens issued by local businesses and traders to address the lack of official currency. The use of copper for the coin's material was likely chosen for its durability and affordability, as well as its ability to be easily stamped or milled into the desired shape and design. Despite its humble origins, the Token ½ Penny has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
