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½ Penny Middlesex - Freemasons
1794 year| Copper | 9.65 g | 29.51 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 |
| Weight | 9.65 g |
| Diameter | 29.51 mm |
| Thickness | 1.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
A cupid and Masonic emblems within a triangle. The rays are formed of lines of dots, and do not descend below the left robe of the cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT LUX
ET LUX
FUIT.
WISDOM STRENGTH & BEAUTY
Edge
Plain with lettering
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Freemasons) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private organization, the Freemasons, and not by the government. This coin was part of a series of tokens issued by the Freemasons to promote their values and ideals, and it features an image of a Masonic temple on one side and a portrait of a Freemason on the other. Despite not being an official government-issued coin, it was still widely accepted as a form of payment in the United Kingdom and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
