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½ Penny Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Woolpack
1794 year| Bronze | 8.6 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#133349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Central woolpack with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALOP WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NATIONS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Shropshire - Shrewsbury / Woolpack) 1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of currency shortages and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins of the time.
