© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Middlesex - London / W. Sheward
1792 year| Copper | 11.67 g | 31.25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.67 g |
| Diameter | 31.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Plenty seated on bale holding cornucopia with ship in background, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY
1792
Edge
Plain, milled and inscripted varieties exist
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / W. Sheward) 1792 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, by businesses and individuals. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency during that time.
