© ABC Coins & Tokens
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½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales ND
1794 year| Copper | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#48950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Royal Coat of Arms with Prince of Wales' motto below, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONDON AND MIDDLESEX
ICH DIEN
HALFPENNY
Edge
Inscripted
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY MDCCXCIV . X . X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Prince of Wales) ND (1794) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private company, the Middlesex Company, which was granted a license by the Prince of Wales to produce copper tokens. The coin's design features a portrait of the Prince of Wales on one side and a shield with the arms of the Middlesex Company on the other. Despite its small denomination, the coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, highlighting the resourcefulness and adaptability of the British people during a period of economic challenge.
