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½ Penny Middlesex - Fowler's Whale Fishery
1794 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Whale fishing scene, four men in a small boat harpooning whales by hand. Surrounded by lettering, date below in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT I· FOWLERs LONDON·
WHALE FISHERY
1794
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Fowler's Whale Fishery) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency in the Fowler's Whale Fishery, which was a whaling company that operated in the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. The coin was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring an image of a whale on one side and the company's initials on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Middlesex - Fowler's Whale Fishery) 1794 coin.
