© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales
1795 year| Copper | 7 g | 28 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 | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crest and motto of the Prince of Wales with date disposed between the feather quills. Lettering around, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDUSTRY IS THE PARENT OF SUCCESS
ICH DIEN
1795
HALFPENNY
Engraver: Roger Dixon
Edge
Plain with lettering
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
Comment
Struck in the name of Dixon, Roger; die-engraver Lutwyche, William; manufacturer; issuerInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales) 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 demands of the growing economy, leading to a shortage of small change. To address this issue, private companies and individuals were allowed to produce their own tokens, which were accepted as legal tender. The Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales) 1795 is an example of one such token, which was produced by a private company and features an image of the Prince of Wales on one side and a shield on the other. Despite being made of copper, this coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
