½ Penny Staffordshire – Leek / Commercial
1793 year| Copper | 11.43 g | 29.15 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 |
| Weight | 11.43 g |
| Diameter | 29.15 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Two hands united, and an olive Branch, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM.
Edge
Edge lettering
NOTE: varieties exist
Lettering: PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Staffordshire – Leek / Commercial) 1793 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the country. The coin was minted privately by a merchant in Staffordshire, as the Royal Mint was unable to meet the demand for coins. This led to the creation of a variety of privately minted tokens, like this one, which were used as a form of currency until the Royal Mint was able to produce enough coins to meet the demand.
