© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Norfolk - Norwich / J. Clarke
1794 year| Copper | 9.58 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.58 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#82334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
An umbrella, dividing a folded stocking and a glove, with a hat (dividing date) below. Lettering around, toothed border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
No2 GENTLEMANS WALK
1794
Edge
Plain, milled and inscripted varieties exist
Comment
British 18th Century Tokens, Joseph Clarke, Copper Halfpenny, 1794.D&H Norfolk Norwich #22a = Edge: PAYABLE X AT X CRONEBANE X X OR * IN * DUBLIN X O X
D&H Norfolk Norwich #22b = Edge: PAYABLE AT LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
(Atkins p.152, 23b; D&H Norfolk 22b).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Norfolk - Norwich / J. Clarke) 1794 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 individual, J. Clarke, and was used as a substitute for the official coins of the time, which were in short supply. This coin is an example of a "token" coinage, which was a common practice during this period where private individuals or businesses would mint their own coins to alleviate the shortage of official currency.
