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½ Penny London - Japan Liquid Blacking / R. Warren ND
| Copper | 10.4 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1811-1815 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bottle inscribed, with RW on the stopper, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROBERT WARRENS
· LIQUID BLACKING MANUFACTORY ·
R·W·
NO. 14
ST.
MARTINS
LANE
-------
LONDON
Edge
Plain
Comment
For further information about Robert Warren and Liquid Blacking Manufactory, please view this page at the British Museum website.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (London - Japan Liquid Blacking / R. Warren) ND (1811-1815) from United Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency in the early 19th century, specifically during the period of the Napoleonic Wars, when there was a shortage of official coins. The coin was made of copper and weighed 10.4 grams. Despite its small denomination, it played an important role in the economy of the time, serving as a means of exchange for everyday transactions.
