© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
½ Penny Middlesex - William Williams
1795 year| Copper | 9.5 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#432774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An imperial crown atop the arms of London, with 9 pearls on each side unless noted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEAR GOD AND HONOUR THE KING 1795
Comment
Variants explained, sourced: page 181 of the Free PDF Download of “The-Provincial-Token-Coinage-of-the-18th-Century ”
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Middlesex - William Williams) 1795 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was created during a time of currency shortages and was used as a substitute for the official copper halfpenny. It was issued by a private individual, William Williams, and was not officially sanctioned by the government, making it a unique example of a privately issued currency.
