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½ Penny Nottinghamshire - Nottingham / Donald and Co
1792 year| Copper | 12.49 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 | 12.49 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#180235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Beehive and 21 bees within a circle of 43 smaller bees, legend around within toothed border, date below, die crackrunning through Birmingham.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
No 29 BULL STREET BIRMINGHAM
1792
Edge
Plain or inscribed varieties exist
Comment
Withers#7.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Nottinghamshire - Nottingham / Donald and Co) 1792 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 companies and individuals, such as Donald and Co., were authorized to produce copper tokens that could be used as currency. This coin, made of copper and weighing 12.49g, is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as currency during this time period.
