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½ Penny Lincolnshire - Wainfleet
1793 year| Copper | 10.81 g | 29 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 | 10.81 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#82046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
The female figure of Hope on dockside, standing facing on grass, left arm leaning on anchor, right hand raised. A large bale of goods behind, with two-masted ship at sail on left in the distance, legend around, date in exergue, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WAINFLEET HALFPENNY ·
1793
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSES OF D. WRIGHT & S. PALMER X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lincolnshire - Wainfleet) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many towns and cities in the UK issued their own token coins, like this one, which were accepted as currency by local merchants. This coin's design features a portrait of King George III on one side and an image of a ship on the other, symbolizing the town's maritime trade. Despite its small denomination, the Token ½ Penny (Lincolnshire - Wainfleet) 1793 is a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for hundreds of pounds.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | 51500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Lincolnshire - Wainfleet) 1793 coin.
