© Charles Basch
© Charles Basch
½ Penny Middlesex - Sims' / David Garrick ND
| Copper | 9.54 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1787-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.54 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#303150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Comedy (with a horn through its eye) and tragedy (with a dagger through its eye), a thistle and crown above, sprigs below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIMS • RUS SELL • COURT
Edge
Plain & milled edge varieties exist
Comment
Conder token commemorating David Garrick (19 February 1717 – 20 January 1779), an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Sims' / David Garrick) ND (1787-1797) coin is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages in the United Kingdom, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as Sims and David Garrick, produced their own copper tokens that could be used as small change. These tokens were not official currency, but they were widely accepted and used by merchants and traders. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the monetary history of the United Kingdom during that time period.
