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© GT Foreman (CC BY-NC)
½ Penny Middlesex - London / W. Forster
1795 year| Copper | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#327593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Prince of Wales crest within a double circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Wm. FORSTER, VIOLIN, TENOR & VIOLONCELLO MAKER .
No. 348 STRAND LONDON.
Edge
Plain rounded
Note: varieties exist
Comment
Middlesex conder token coin from Forster’s dated 1795. DH#302 is pictured. DH#302a is the same but the edge has the lettering PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL. DH#302b also has the same obverse and reverse but has a milled edge but is struck in silver. A proof of this design was also struck on a large white metal flan.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / W. Forster) 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 demand, leading to the issuance of private tokens like this one. This coin was minted by W. Forster, a private merchant, and features the image of a Britannia on the obverse side, which was a common design element on British coins at the time. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.
