© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Lothian - Edinburgh / Hutchison's
| Copper | 11.1 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1790-1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Edinburgh Coat of Arms beneath anchor flanked by thistles
Script: Latin
Lettering: EDINBURGH HALFPENNY
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS. & ALEXR. HUTCHISON
Comment
This is an extensive series and there are numerous varieties across 3 years of issue. There are also several counterfeit varieties.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lothian - Edinburgh / Hutchison's) 1790-1792 from United Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic hardship. The coin was issued by the Hutchison family, who were prominent merchants in Edinburgh, and was accepted as legal tender in the city and surrounding areas. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during a period of economic instability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Lothian - Edinburgh / Hutchison's) 1790-1792 coin.
