½ Penny Middlesex - Lackington’s
1794 year| Copper | 8.63 g | 28.77 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 | 8.63 g |
| Diameter | 28.77 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A figure of Fame, blowing a trumpet, two concentric circular legends surround
Note: a dot at the end of inner legend instead of an annulet, the period after 'LACKINGTON' is over the N of 'IN'
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY OF LACKINGTON . ALLEN & CO.
CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD.
Edge
Inscripted
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES * / * / * /
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.
