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½ Penny Middlesex - For General Convenience
1796 year| Copper | 9.8 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A detailed view in centre of a plough aimed to left on soil, date in exergue. Lettering around, toothed border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDUSTRY * SUPPLIETH WANT
1796
Edge
~Incuse lettering, rest engrailed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LONDON
Comment
Political and Social Series London (Middlesex) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1796.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - For General Convenience) 1796 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government had difficulty producing enough coins to meet the demand of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of privately minted tokens like this one. These tokens were accepted as legal tender and played an important role in the economy of the time.
