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½ Penny Middlesex - National Series / Princess of Wales
1795 year| Copper | 10 g | 28.5 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 | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#101817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Prince of Wales' crest above a portcullis dividing denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1795
Edge
Diagonal milled \\\\\\
NOTE: varieties exist
Comment
George, Prince of Wales, and Princess Caroline of Brunswick were married on 8 April 1795. Although they were first cousins, the couple had not met before the marriage was arranged. Neither the Prince of Wales nor the Princess Caroline wanted the match, but they both agreed to it.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Princess of Wales) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was part of a series of tokens issued by private companies and individuals to address the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. The Token ½ Penny was made of copper and weighed 10 grams, which was a significant size for a coin at that time. Despite its relatively small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Middlesex - National Series / Princess of Wales) 1795 coin.
