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½ Penny Middlesex - Pidcock's / Elephant & Rhino ND
| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1795-1800 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#418598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing image of rhinoceros right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXETER * CHANGE * STRAND *
* LONDON *
Edge
Plain (varieties exist, see below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Pidcock's / Elephant & Rhino) ND (1795-1800) from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private company, Pidcock's, which was a prominent coach company in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The company issued its own copper tokens to be used as change for fares on its coaches, and these tokens were also accepted by other businesses in the area. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as currency in the United Kingdom during that time period.
