© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Somerset - Bristol / Niblock
1795 year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
View of a three-arch bridge, with a rower below middle arch
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRISTOL TOKEN 1795
Edge
Plain
Comment
1795 Somersetshire Bristol Halfpenny Conder Token D&H #103Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Somerset - Bristol / Niblock) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. The British government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demand of the growing economy, leading to the issuance of private tokens, like this one, by local merchants and traders. These tokens were used as a substitute for official currency and were often backed by the merchant's personal credit. This coin, made of copper, features the image of a shield with a crown on top and the initials "W.N." on the reverse, representing the issuer, William Niblock. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and social conditions of the time.
