© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
½ Penny Suffolk - Bungay / Castle
1794 year| Copper | 9 g | 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 |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#61698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Justice, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD
1794
Edge
Plain, rounded
Note: varieties exist
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (Suffolk - Bungay / Castle) 1794 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 9 g is an interesting coin because it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, leading to the use of private tokens like this one as a substitute for official currency.
