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½ Penny Middlesex - St. Pauls
1789 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Masonic Sun Date and Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: Visited St Pauls 23 April 1789
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - St. Pauls) 1789 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The British government had difficulty producing enough coins to meet the demands of trade and commerce, leading to the issuance of privately minted tokens like this one. These tokens were accepted as legal tender and played an important role in the economy of the time.
