½ Penny Norfolk - Yarmouth / S. Kingdon
1792 year| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#40566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of arms of the borough of Yarmouth between sprigs of oak
Lettering: LET YARMOUTH FLOURISH
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF SAMUEL KINGDON
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Norfolk - Yarmouth / S. Kingdon) 1792 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship in the United Kingdom, particularly in the coastal towns of Norfolk and Yarmouth, where the coin was minted. The coin's issuance was a response to the shortage of small change, which was exacerbated by the lack of official coinage from the Royal Mint. The Token ½ Penny was minted by a private company, S. Kingdon, and was used as a substitute for the official halfpenny coin. Despite its rarity, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the story it tells about the economic conditions of the time.
