© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
½ Penny Middlesex - Lackington's
1794 year| Copper | - | 28.5 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 | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#171534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A figure of Fame, blowing a trumpet, two concentric circles of legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY OF J. LACKINGTON & Co.
CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD
Edge
Diagonally milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Lackington's) 1794 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, Lackington'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.
