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½ Penny Norfolk - Norwich / Bolingbroke's
1792 year| Copper | 9.53 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.53 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#79912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
The Arms of the Duke of Norfolk; shield with six crosses and diagonal stripe with lion, over batons. Lettering around, date below. Toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY.
1792
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Plain with impressed lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT N. BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER & C. NORWICH · X ·
Comment
Nathaniel Bolingbroke was a haberdasher and silversmith with a business in the market place in Norwich; the manufacturer Peter Kempson and diesinker Wyon.Either D&H (Norfolk) 14 or 15 or 16, or others.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich / Bolingbroke's) 1792 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private company, Bolingbroke's, and was not officially sanctioned by the government, but it was still widely accepted as a form of payment. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was used as a substitute for official currency during a time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich / Bolingbroke's) 1792 coin.
