© JM
© JM
½ Penny Middlesex - London / Coventry Street
1795 year| Copper | 8 g | 28.2 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 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#284207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lettering across three horizontal lines, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FILTERING STONE WARE-HOUSE
COVENTRY
STREET
LONDON.
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is a marginal variety with a slightly different position for the period after 'London' (DH#293).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / Coventry Street) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of privately minted tokens like this one. These tokens were accepted as legal tender and played an important role in the economy of the time.
