© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Middlesex - London / Davidson’s
1795 year| Copper | 10.7 g | 30 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 | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
A radiating triangle balanced on a sphere and held by two hands with a crown above, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMONS - KING - LORDS
. Bs . CONSTITUTION
Edge
Edge lettering
NOTE: variety exists
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF T. & R. DAVIDSONS
Comment
T & R Davidsons were Pocket Book publishers with a business at 18 Sise Lane, Bucklersbury, London. Davidson was a supporter of Parliament during this period of political instability.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / Davidson’s) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens like this one. These tokens were issued by private companies and individuals and were accepted as legal tender in many parts of the country. This particular token was issued by Davidson’s, a company based in Middlesex, London, and features an image of a crown on one side and the number “1/2” on the other. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively cheap material at the time, the token was still valued at 1/2 penny, indicating the high demand for coinage during this period.
