© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Louis XVI and M. Antoinette ND
| Copper | 6.47 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1793-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.47 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Horizontal lettering and date on six lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MURD.. BY
THE FACTIOUS.
LOUIS. XVI. JAN. 21.
M ANTOINETTE
OCT. 16. [scroll]
1793.
Edge
Milled and plain edge varieties exist
Comment
Manufacturer: SkidmoreInformation taken from R. C. Bell political and commemorative pieces simulating tradesmen's tokens 1770 - 1802.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Louis XVI and M. Antoinette) ND (1793-1797) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in France, specifically during the French Revolution. The coin was minted in the United Kingdom as a token currency to help alleviate the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite being issued in the United Kingdom, the coin features an image of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, reflecting the political and cultural ties between the two countries during that time.
