© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Northamptonshire / Northampton - G. Jobson
1794 year| Copper | 5.13 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.13 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#308240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A three turreted castle gateway over a lion with raised paw and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAY NORTHAMPTON FLOURISH.
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Note: plain edge variety exists
Lettering: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL
Comment
The only Conder token to be produced for Northamptonshire, it is believed that George Jobson was a local banker.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Northamptonshire / Northampton - G. Jobson) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many private token issuers, such as G. Jobson, produced their own coins, which were accepted as legal tender in local communities. This coin, made of copper and weighing 5.13g, is a rare example of such a token and holds significant historical value for collectors today.
