© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Middlesex - For General Convenience
1795 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Nassau: a shield of a lion rampant left on tassels. Lettering around, date above, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
1795
Edge
Diagonal milling
Comment
Political and Social Series London (Middlesex) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1795.Knight and Lion Shield Convenience London Halfpenny 1795.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - For General Convenience) 1795 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official copper coins of the time. Despite its status as a token coin, it was widely accepted and used in circulation, and its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
