½ Penny Middlesex - London / Allen’s
1795 year| Copper | 8.8 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 | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#100771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Shield of arms of the Cordwainer's or Shoemaker's Company including three goat's heads and surmounted by another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROMISSORY HALFPENNY
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE IN CHANDOS STREET CONVENT GARDEN.
Comment
William Allen appears to have been a boot and shoemaker with a business at 36 Chandos Street, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / Allen’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, Allen's, and was one of many tokens issued by various companies and individuals to address the lack of official currency. This coin, in particular, was used in the London area and features an image of a shield with the initials "A" and "M" on either side, representing the company and the city of London. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
