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½ Penny Norfolk – Norwich
1793 year| Copper | 9.80 g | 28.94 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.80 g |
| Diameter | 28.94 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
View of the barracks.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORWICH
BARRACKS
1793
Edge
Edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT IOHN ROOKS
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Norfolk – Norwich) 1793 coin from the United Kingdom is interesting because it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was made of copper and weighs 9.80 grams. It was minted in Norwich, a city in the east of England, and features the image of a crowned shield with the initials "N" and "N" on either side, representing Norfolk and Norwich. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity of the two cities. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds.
