© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
½ Penny Somerset - Bath / M. Lambe and Son
1794 year| Copper | 10.28 g | 28 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 | Copper |
| Weight | 10.28 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
View of the Old East India House, date below and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M. LAMBE & SON TEA-DEALERS & GROCERS BATH *
INDIA HOUSE
1794
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE BY X M. LAMBE & SON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Somerset - Bath / M. Lambe and Son) 1794 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, M. Lambe and Son, and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins issued by the Royal Mint. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was used as a form of currency during this period.
