½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales ND
| Copper | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1787-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Royal Arms with supporters, legend around, banner below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. LONDON AND MIDDLESEX .
HONI.SOIT.QUI.MAL.Y.PENSE
ICH DIEN
HALFPENNY.
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
I serve
Edge
Incuse lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
Comment
Great Britain c.1790s Conder Token, England-Middlesex-National Series.These tokens were designed and minted by mostly rural businesses and private citizens as a response to the shortage of small denomination coinage in the UK after King George III had halted the production of copper coinage at the Royal Mint in 1775. Deemed Conder tokens in homage to James Conder, who painstakingly cataloged their myriad varieties in 1798.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales) ND (1787-1797) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, private companies and individuals were allowed to mint coins, known as "tokens," which were accepted as legal tender. This particular coin, made of copper and weighing 10g, features an image of the Prince of Wales on one side and the Middlesex arms on the other. Despite its relatively small denomination, it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
