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½ Penny Middlesex - Hatfield's
1795 year| Copper | 8.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#278570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lettering across six lines, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTORY
SHOPKEEPERS
SUPPLIED ON
REASONABLE
TERMS.
1795
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Hatfield's) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted by a private company, Hatfield's, and was one of many privately issued tokens that were used as a substitute for official currency during this period. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely accepted as a form of payment.
