© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Middlesex - London / W. Waterhouse ND
| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1798-1800 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mail Coach
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPEED.REGULARITY & SECURITY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - London / W. Waterhouse) ND (1798-1800) coin is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in the late 18th century. The coin was minted privately by W. Waterhouse, a merchant in London, as a token currency to alleviate the shortage of official coins. The coin's design features the image of a Britannia on the obverse and the reverse bears the legend "Half Penny" within a wreath. Despite being made of copper, the coin was not officially recognized by the British government, and its use was eventually discouraged in favor of official currency. Today, the Token ½ Penny is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
