© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Middlesex - Shackelton’s
1794 year| Copper | 8.60 g | 28.67 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 | 8.60 g |
| Diameter | 28.67 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#58010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A candle mould, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FINE MOULD AND STORE CANDLES
1794.
Edge
Edge lettering
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE IN SUFFOLK - STREET HAYMARKET . X . . X .
Comment
Several obverse and edge varieties exist for this type, DH#475-477.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Shackelton’s) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by a merchant named John Shackelton in Middlesex, as a solution to the lack of small change in circulation. This coin, made of copper and weighing 8.60g, was not officially sanctioned by the government, but it was widely accepted and used by the public. Despite its unofficial status, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some specimens selling for thousands of pounds.
