½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Duke of York
1795 year| Copper | 9.3 g | 29 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 | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#33993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A large man-of-war sailing to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON .+.+.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Duke of York) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government had been unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to a shortage of small denomination coins like the penny. To address this issue, private companies and individuals began minting their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was issued during this time period.
