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½ Penny Shropshire – Coalbrook Dale
1792 year| Copper | 14.11 g | 30.08 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 | 14.11 g |
| Diameter | 30.08 mm |
| Thickness | 2.44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
A man working on the machinery of the inclined plane.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INCLINED PLANE
AT KETLEY
1789
Edge
Edge lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT COALBROOK-DALE AND KETLEY.
Comment
The Iron Bridge was one of the first major bridge made of cast iron at that time (currently English Heritage).The reverse features the first functional inclined plane in Britain that replaced a lock.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Shropshire – Coalbrook Dale) 1792 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 company, the Coalbrook Dale Company, which was established to produce copper coins for circulation in the Shropshire region. The coin's design features a simple layout with the denomination "1/2P" on one side and a crowned shield on the other. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Shropshire – Coalbrook Dale) 1792 coin.
