© Wing Wong (CC BY-SA)
© Wing Wong (CC BY-SA)
½ Penny Non-local - Great Britain / Commerce
1814 year| Copper | 7.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#284855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Commerce facing left, legend above, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMERCE
1814
Edge
String
Comment
Has also been circulating in the United States. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Non-local - Great Britain / Commerce) 1814 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe economic hardship and coinage shortages in the early 19th century. The coin was minted privately by merchants and traders to address the lack of small change in circulation, and it was not officially recognized by the British government until 1840. Despite its unofficial status, the Token ½ Penny was widely accepted and used in trade, and it remains a valuable collector's item today.
