© Torthred
© Torthred
½ Penny Middlesex - Slave ND
| Copper | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1787-1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#200533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Clasped hands, legend around.
Note: smaller legend, ends in rosette
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAY SLAVERY & OPPRESSION CEASE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD [rosette]
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST
Comment
MIddlesex Political and Social Series, varieties exist:DH#1037 O: Slaves head under A of AND
R: OPRESSION mis-spelt
DH#1038 O: Slaves head under A of AND
R: OPPRESSION spelt correctly
DH#1039 O: Slaves head under N of AND
R: OPPRESSION spelt correctly
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - Slave) ND (1787-1797) coin is that it was issued during a time when the abolition of slavery was gaining momentum in the United Kingdom. The coin's design, which features an image of a slave on one side and the British monarch on the other, serves as a reminder of the complex history of slavery and its ties to the British Empire. Despite being issued by a private token issuer, the coin was still accepted as legal tender in the UK and its territories, highlighting the widespread use of slave labor in the British economy during that time. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item and a symbol of a dark chapter in human history.
