½ Penny Lancashire - Manchester / I. Fielding
1793 year| Copper | 6.92 g | 28.80 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 | 6.92 g |
| Diameter | 28.80 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
East India Company's bale mark
NOTE: The tail of the & turns down and the centre point of shield nearly touches the second limb of V
Lettering: PAYABLE AT INC. FIELDING GROCER AND TEA DEALER
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lancashire - Manchester / I. Fielding) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demand, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by local merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during that time.
