© John Watt - numismatica-sco.co.uk
© John Watt - numismatica-sco.co.uk
½ Penny Middlesex - London / Dennis’
1795 year| Copper | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Plain design with horizontal legend over 8 lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO LESSEN
THE SLAVERY OF
SUNDAY BAKING
AND PROVIDE FOR
PUBLIC WANTS:
AN ACT WAS
PASSED.
A.D. 1794.
Edge
Inscripted / diagonally milled
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT I + DENNIS LONDON . X . X .
Comment
Bakers halfpenny token commemorates act passed for Sunday BakingInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / Dennis’) 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 made of copper and features an image of a shield with a crown on top, surrounded by the words "HALF PENNY" and "DENNIS' TOKEN." Despite being issued over 200 years ago, some of these tokens are still in circulation among collectors today.
