© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Suffolk - Blything / Yeomanry
1794 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A castle within a crowned garter, legend around and on/within garter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BLYTHING HUN DRED HALFPENNY
LIBERTY · LOYALTY · PROPERTY
SUFFOLK
1794
Edge
Incuse lettering
Note: varieties exist
Lettering: GOD SAVE THE KING AND CONSTITUTION . X X .
Comment
Also struck in silver.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Suffolk - Blything / Yeomanry) 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 entity, rather than the royal mint, and was used as a substitute for the official copper coins that were in short supply. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was used as a form of currency during this time period.
