© Wimpy2005
© Wimpy2005
½ Penny Lancashire - Manchester / Frederick Duke of York
1793 year| Copper | 11 g | 28 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 |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Bricklayers' and Tilers' Company Coat of Arms, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT J RAYNER & CO MANCHESTER 1793
Edge
Inscripted or plain
Lettering: ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL
Comment
Edge varieties exist (see below)Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny coin was minted during a time of currency shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the north of England. To address this issue, local merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a regional token that was issued during this time, and it features an image of Frederick, Duke of York, on one side and a crown on the other.
