© A. KOIFMAN JR.
© A. KOIFMAN JR.
½ Penny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze
1793 year| Copper | - | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#77455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Bishop Blaze facing half right, holding a wool comb in left hand and an open book in right hand. Legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUCCESS TO THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Lettering: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL .X.
Comment
Bishop Blaze (or Blaize) is the patron saint of woolcombers.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Bishop Blaze) 1793 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, Bishop Blaze, who was granted permission by the government to produce tokens to alleviate the shortage of small change in the Shropshire area. The coin's design features an image of a bishop's mitre and a shield with the Blaze family crest, and its copper composition was a common material used for tokens during this period. Despite its historical significance, the coin's value today is relatively low, with some examples selling for around £10-£20 (approximately $13-$26 USD).
