© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Suffolk - Beccles / Communitate Aucta
1795 year| Copper | 11.1 g | 29 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 |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
View of a bridge. Lettering and date above, FSU on a label below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMUNITATE AUCTA 1795
F S U
Edge
Diagonal milling with lettering
Lettering: PAYABLE AT BECCLES SUFFOLK \ \ \ \
Comment
Catalogue: D&H Suffolk Beccles #16Era: Early Milled (c.1662-1816). Interesting architectural types.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Suffolk - Beccles / Communitate Aucta) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in the late 18th century. To address this issue, many towns and cities in the UK issued their own token coins, like this one, which were accepted as currency by local merchants and traders. This coin's design features the image of a sailing ship on the obverse (front) side, symbolizing the town's maritime trade and connections.
