© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
½ Penny Lancashire - Rochdale / Weaver and Dove ND
1792 year| Copper | - | 28.9 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#121613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Dove with olive sprig flying over cornucopia
Lettering: PEACE AND PLENTY.
Edge
Inscribed
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON - X X -
Comment
Listed in Dalton & Hamer as a Lancashire mule, thought to be based on the Rochdale Halfpenny of 1792.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lancashire - Rochdale / Weaver and Dove) ND (1792) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe economic hardship in the United Kingdom, particularly in the textile industry. The coin was minted by a private company, Weaver and Dove, in Rochdale, Lancashire, as a response to the shortage of official coins caused by the economic downturn. The coin's design features a unique combination of symbols, including a dove and a weaver's shuttle, which reflect the region's industries and the issuer's name. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not considered legal tender and is highly sought after by collectors.
