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½ Penny Middlesex - Lackington’s
1795 year| Copper | 8.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
A figure of Fame blowing a trumpet, surrounded by two lines of circular legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY OF LACKINGTON. ALLEN & CO *
CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD.
Edge
Incuse lettering
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES • / • / • /
Comment
James Lackington was a bookseller with a large business at his premises known as “The Temple of the Muses”, No 32 Finsbury Place South, Finsbury Square, London. This token marked the sale of a 25% interest in his company to Robert Allen.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Lackington’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, 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Middlesex - Lackington’s) 1795 coin.
