© ZacUK
© ZacUK
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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A cupid and Masonic emblems within a triangle. Lettering around, beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT LUX ET LUX FUIT
WISDOM STRENGTH & BEAUTY
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: MASONIC HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIV · X · X · X ·
Translation: MDCCXCIV = 1794
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 minted to be used as a token currency among the members of the Freemasons organization in Middlesex, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
