© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny Norfolk - Norwich / Hope, Dove and Peace ND
| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1790-1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#78496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Dove carrying olive branch flying left over cornucopia filled to overflowing, legend around, beaded border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PEACE AND PLENTY.
Edge
Plain with lettering and six ornaments
Lettering: CURRENT EVERY WHERE * * * * * *
Comment
The wars between England and France lasted for nearly 25 years. In that time British merchants longed for normalization of trade. This token was produced by one of those merchants during a period of time when there was a shortage of small change.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich / Hope, Dove and Peace) ND (1790-1795) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in the late 18th century. The coin was minted by a private company, the Norfolk Bank, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official British coinage, which was in short supply at the time. The coin's design features a hope, dove, and peace on one side and the Norwich coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the bank's commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the region. Despite its origins as a token coin, the Token ½ Penny has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
