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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 |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Man-o-War sailing to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND *
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: varieties exist
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 demand of the growing economy, leading to a shortage of small change. To address this issue, private companies and individuals were allowed to issue their own tokens, which were accepted as legal tender. The Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Duke of York) 1795 is an example of one such token, issued by the Duke of York and minted in copper. Despite being issued by a private entity, it was still accepted as legal tender and remained in circulation until the early 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Duke of York) 1795 coin.
