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½ Penny Somerset - Bridgwater / I. Holloway
1794 year| Copper | - | 29.3 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 |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#150527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The Armorial Bearings of the Borough of Bridgwater, being a castle tower and turrets above a bridge spanning the river Parret, with legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B.WATER HALFPENNY.
FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD
Edge
Incuse legend
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Lettering: ON DEMAND WE PROMISE TO PAY -:- -:- -:-
Comment
The issuer J Holloway and his son were tailors and drapers and kept a Post Office in Bridgwater, Somerset. The building on the obverse is thought to be their premises.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Somerset - Bridgwater / I. Holloway) 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 individual, I. Holloway, in Bridgwater, Somerset, and was one of many tokens issued by local merchants and traders to address the lack of official currency. Despite being made of copper, the token had a relatively high value, equivalent to half a penny, and was widely accepted in local trade. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of people during times of economic hardship.
