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½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales
1789 year| Copper | 7.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#349629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crest and motto of the Prince of Wales. Lettering around with dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ BORN • AUGt. 12. 1762 ✿
ICH DEIN
APPOINTED • FEB. 1789•
Translation: I serve
Edge
Plain
Comment
Engraver: William Lutwyche (1754-c.1801)Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny coin from 1789 features a unique design, with an image of the Prince of Wales on one side and a crowned shield on the other. It was minted during a time of currency shortages in the United Kingdom and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable metal at the time. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds.
