½ Penny Lancashire - Manchester / I. Fielding
1793 year| Copper | - | 29.5 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 | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#70559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
East India Company's bale mark
NOTE: The centre point of shield touches the first limb of V
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT IN FIELDINGS GROCER & TEA DEALER
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V
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Comment
There are several varieties of this piece, see also DH#129-134Interesting 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 coin was minted by a private individual, I. Fielding, and was one of many tokens issued by local merchants and traders to address the lack of official currency. This coin, made of copper, was used as a substitute for the official halfpenny coin and was accepted as legal tender in many parts of Lancashire and Manchester. Despite its unofficial status, the Token ½ Penny has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
