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½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Duke of York
1795 year| Copper | 6.35 g | 27 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 | 6.35 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#96192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Seated female figure (genius?) holding mining tools, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY
1790
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 was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demands of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by local authorities and businesses. This coin, made of copper and weighing 6.35 grams, was one of the many tokens issued during this time, and it remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
