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½ Penny Middlesex - Political and Social Series / Newton
1793 year| Copper | 9.37 g | 28.38 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.37 g |
| Diameter | 28.38 mm |
| Thickness | 1.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
A caduceus, olive branch, and cornucopia,
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALFPENNY .
1793
Edge
Engrailed
Comment
Edges with script are also available
Full text reads: - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Political and Social Series / Newton) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it features an image of Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned mathematician and physicist, on one side, and a depiction of a globe with a small image of Britannia on the other. This coin was part of a series of tokens issued by the Middlesex Political and Social Society, which aimed to promote political and social awareness and education among the public. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between science, represented by Newton, and the global reach of British trade and influence, represented by the globe and Britannia.
