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½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales
1795 year| Copper | 9.40 g | 28.77 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 | 9.40 g |
| Diameter | 28.77 mm |
| Thickness | 1.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The Prince's crest and motto
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY
ICH DIEN
1 7 9 5
Edge
Inscripted, milled and plain varieties exist
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales) 1795 from United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country, leading to the use of private tokens like this one as a substitute for official currency.
